How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"Trust somebody. Lose your game face. Figure out who your friends are—that would be us, by the way—and ask for help. Be real with us, be who you are, or be gone." (20.98)
The way Elise talks to Will, it makes it seem like she's less concerned about building actual friendships and more concerned with building alliances, as if she were a contestant on Survivor or something.
Quote #8
"The white mum is also the emblem of a mysterious organization called the Fraternity of the Triangle," said Brooke, still reading. "A secret society of scientists, architects, and engineers. Its origins reach back to the Middle Ages…and they're aligned with the Freemasons." (27.87)
These secret societies are little communities, too—they're just on the opposite side of things from the side Will and his friends are on. At least as far as we can tell. Everything around here is pretty secretive, after all. The Center itself is something of a secret society.
Quote #9
"Sir, do you know anything about the…possible existence of any secret clubs or societies here at the school?" (28.75)
People are stronger in numbers, which is the appeal of becoming a part of a community. However, bad guys form communities, too, and a secret society is more dangerous than just a random loner whack-job. Will tries to root out rival secret societies. Not that he really knows what's actually going on with anything.