Mortality Quotes in If I Stay

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

And that's how I know. Teddy. He's gone too. (12.74)

One of the reasons Mia gives us for staying alive is that she doesn't want to leave her little brother behind. But when she finds out he is gone, she considers dying herself. But does she think Teddy would want her to do this?

Quote #8

"Let's not judge too harshly. It has to be heartbreaking to bury your child." (13.44)

If there's a silver lining to this tragic accident, it's that Mia's parents do not have to bury her. We guess. It's kind of heartbreaking to bury anybody, though.

Quote #9

"I just think that funerals are a lot like death itself. You can have your wishes, your plans, but at the end of the day, it's out of your control." (13.50)

This is the line that explains why Mia wouldn't want a Princess Diana funeral. It's ultimately out of her control, though, unless she wakes up.