Family Quotes in The Forest of Hands and Teeth

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"Why did you come through the gate?" I ask.

"Because I'm your big brother." He smiles, then laughs. "And I want to believe in hope." (35.24-25)

Hope for what? Freedom? Love? A new life? Or maybe hope for redemption? Jed did some pretty nasty things to Mary, and following her into the Forest may be one way to make amends for those actions.