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Red Scarf Girl Family Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

I realized that I had made my promise to them— to everyone in my family— long ago. I had promised during the days that Grandma and I had hidden in the park; I had promised when I had not testified against Dad; I had promised when I had hidden the letter. I would never do anything to hurt my family, and I would do everything I could to take care of them. My family was too precious to forget, and too rare to replace. (17.16)

Aw. Despite all the times she's doubted them, Ji-li obviously she cares a whole lot about her family. Family might not be as important to Mao, but it turns out, it is to Ji-li. You do you, girl.