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Maniac paint a number to make an address.
because he wanted to paint something
Maniac wanted paint in "Maniac Magee" because he needed to repaint the Beale family's house in the East End after it had been vandalized. The Beales had taken him in and helped him when he ran away from his previous foster home, so he wanted to repay their kindness.
Maniac Magee painted a number on the band shell room to stake his claim on the space as his own. This relates to him looking at the Beale's address at the end of Chapter 12 because both actions reflect Maniac's need for a sense of belonging and a place to call home. By marking his territory at the band shell room and showing interest in the Beale family, Maniac is seeking connections and a sense of stability in his tumultuous life.
Maniac painted 101 outside his door in the book "Maniac Magee" as a symbol of his running achievement - he ran 101 miles to get to Two Mills. It also served as a way to remember his journey and mark a significant moment in his life.
because he did
because it shows that he lives somewhere and has a place to call "home" it relates to the the beale situation because he went out to look out at the 728
they can both last a long time if they are cared for properly, but non-metalic paint lasts slightly longer, because it cant rust out.
His first paintings are from 1881, when he was 28.
It takes a lot longer to paint. If the lines are already there and you're just going over them it can be quick but if you're doing them fresh, it is a longer process
Maniac Magee painted a number on the bandshell door to symbolize his wish for a permanent home and sense of belonging. This relates to him looking at the Beale's address at the end of Chapter 12 because he realizes he wants to find a real family and a place to call home.
Paint by Number - album - was created in 2001.