How Does Milo Change In The Phantom Tollbooth

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In the book “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster the story starts out as the main character as a boy named Milo. Milo first starts out in the phantom tollbooth as a very sad person. The very first sentence on page 1 states “There once was a boy named Milo who didn’t know what to do with himself not sometimes but always. When he was in school he longed to be at home, and when he was at home he longed to be at school. ” But Milo’s life dramatically changes when a magical tollbooth appears at his front door and takes him on a magical journey. Milo goes from someone who’s life is so miserable, he doesn’t like anything to someone who is hailed a hero for rescuing Dictionopolis and digitopolis, ( magical towns in the world Milo visits,) own hero's Rhyme and Reason. The first change in personality we see in Milo in the book is after Milo meets Tock in the doldrums on page 31, the story states: “Well continued the watchdog impatiently. Since you got here by not thinking, it seems reasonable to expect that in order to get out, you must start thinking. Milo began to think as hard as he could, ( which was very difficult since he wasn’t used to it,) he thought of birds that swim and fish that fly. He thought of yesterday’s lunch and tomorrow's dinner. ” In this statement it shows that Milo has made a friend …show more content…

Page 95 states: “ Perhaps you might allow Rhyme and Reason to return. Milo said softly” This statement shows that Milo is trying to convince the king to release Rhyme and Reason return to the kingdom to make life better for the kingdom. Also, another quote states on page 98 “ Of course I would like to make the trip myself, but since it was your idea you shall have the honor and fame.” This quote shows that the king of dictionopolis recognizes Milo’s bravery and willing to help. This gave Milo a great boost of

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