How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Everyone is terrified that the deliria will somehow find its way into Portland on a large scale. Everyone wants to prevent an epidemic. (7.16)
The fear of love is so strong in Delirium, we feel like World War Z could break out at any moment. Of course, we'd rather live through World War Z than everyone acting like Romeo and Juliet. Zombies are more predictable than people in love.
Quote #5
[Hana] remind me of the animals we saw once on a class trip to the slaughterhouse. [...] Desperation. I'm really scared, then, truly terrified for her. (8.52)
Lena says she's scared for Hana, but we think she's scared for herself. What is going to happen to Lena if Hana goes through with this party idea of hers? What about breaking the rules seems to terrify Lena so much?
Quote #6
"You can't go on being so scared all the time." […] "I'm scared. And I'm right to be scared." (8.72-8.73)
Hana and Lena come at the issue of fear from two opposite viewpoints. Hana thinks Lena should face her fear, because by overcoming her fear, she can be her "true self". Lena thinks her fear actually helps her—it keeps her from doing stupid, dangerous things. They both have valid points. Whose side are you on?