"The poor child was the drudge of the household, and was always in the wrong. He was, however, the most bright and discreet of all the brothers; and if he spoke little, he heard and thought the more"

This quote is from Charles Perrault's story, "The Six Brothers". It is about a bad household with 6 sons. The quote is describing the youngest of the brothers. He was treated as a servant in the household and was frequently blamed for things he did not do. Regardless of this, he was the most intelligent and wise of all the brothers. He was peaceful and kept to himself, however he was always listening and believing. He was able to observe and learn from his surroundings, even though he was not offered the exact same chances as his bros. This quote shows how the youngest brother had the ability to utilize his intelligence and knowledge to overcome his tight spot. It also demonstrates how his quiet nature enabled him to get insight and understanding that his siblings did not have.