How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
He thought of the glimpse of "Belinda's" eyes he'd gotten when her sunglasses had slipped down—empty, vacant—and compared it to the vibrant woman in the picture. That's what was different. Her soul was missing. (4.44)
Yeah, this is really creepy. It doesn't seem to disturb Will that much, though, that his mom is practically a zombie. He describes the situation with a minimum of emotion—but maybe he's just in shock. This is pretty messed up, after all.
Quote #5
"This may sound odd, but if you're able, Will, don't push these feelings away. Embrace them. They're yours, and part of you. They're here to teach you some of what you've come to learn." (10.68)
McBride addresses the stoic side of Will's personality here. He encourages Will not to suppress how he feels, because that is equivalent to suppressing his true identity.
Quote #6
"Your lives must first and foremost make sense to you." (28.62)
Part of every young adult novel is the story of characters finding their true identities. Will's story is no different. The Center makes helping its students discover themselves part of its primary mission, according to McBride, and that's something Will desperately needs. He's had his identity hidden from him for a long time—it's time for him to find it now.