Family Quotes in The Orphan Master's Son

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Quote #10

The boy's voice was clear and trusting, the girl's was graveled with growing awareness. Combined with Sun Moon's longing, a harmony arose that was nourishing to Ga. No other family in the world could create such a sound and here he was, in the glow of it. (417)

Jun Do/Imposter Ga has found his family at last—though it is ironic that he had to kill to get to it. His sense that this family is unique is a sure sign that he's gone head over heels for them and that he will be willing to do anything to preserve them. Note that Ga/Jun Do is basking in the "glow" of his adopted family's harmony—a term that is also used to describe one of Jun Do's best pain management techniques. This family moment is the type of thing that will reinforce that "pain reserve" that will help him endure his fate.