Brian Kong

“‘Little prince,’ laughed Monkey, ‘you have not yet lost your milk-teeth, your womb-down is not yet dry. How dare you talk so big?” -Monkey p. 49

“‘I’ll stand my ground,’ said Monkey, ‘and you can break as many swords upon me as you like.'” -Monkey p. 50

This occurs when Natha, Vaisravna’s third son comes to arrest Monkey after two others had attempted and failed to do so. These quotes demonstrate the about of hubris and pride that Monkey holds. Monkey fails to realize that humility is extremely important because he is rather young and inexperienced. He feels like he is unstoppable because he’s mastered his training. This foreshadows the difficulties Monkey will soon face as well as how the character of Monkey is developed to become a more humble person.