I like that we finally learn why the Yellow Dog is called the Yellow Dog. I have been wondering that throughout the book. Boy Willie is still very intent on getting that piano. He also has very elaborate stories, and he likes to fight with Berniece. He never leaves her alone. Deep down they must really love eachother, otherwise they probably would have had one fight and that would have been it. I like that Boy Willie really has an interest in the piano's history and the people behind it and that he wants to celebrate all of that. He really takes pride in where he comes from. Although, why does he want to sell it if he thinks it has such meaning? I find it interesting that while they are trying to move the piano, Winning Boy comes in and says that he doesn't want it to be moved. It seems like everyone, but Boy Willie, wants it to stay. I also find it curiousser that Sutter's ghost is felt this time, rather than seen. There is finally a bit of comedy to this book. While Avery is trying to bless the house, Boy Willie seems to be going mad by imitating Avery and such.
I love the ending. We finally find out why the piano is so important. It keeps evil away. It helps in troubled times. It is a symbol of hope, strength, courage, love, and hard work. It tells the story of their lives and pasts. It also helps in the midst of utter despair.
I like how you brought up the point that there is comedy in the book, I think that its kinda an underlying theme in the book, that in the midst of all the chaos of trying to figure out what to do with the piano, the comedy certainly keeps the mood lighter.
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