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Compare And Contrast Moody Blue And Salaman Fish
Another way to compare Moody Blue and Salamanca's mother is that Sal's mother wanted more children. Sal thought that having other children would mean that she wouldn't have the same amount of time for her but Sal realized that Moody Blue was happier with the puppies and she had enough time for all of them Moody blue had enough time for all of her puppies. Sal knew why her mother wanted so many children. Moody Blue was so happy with her puppies because she loved them all.

In chapter 41 Sals dog Moody Blue has puppies Sal notices that Moody Blue cared for the puppy and watched them. She didn't even let Sal go near them. Eventually, Sal notices that Moody blue Started to push them away and no longer care for them. Sal then realizes that her

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