How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Suddenly those stares made sense. My intentions didn't matter. They didn't know I didn't want this. In their eyes, I was a threat. And I could see they wanted me gone. (9.112)
Once America takes the lead in the Selection, the other girls start getting catty. That's to be expected. The interesting part to us, however, is that America becomes the front-runner precisely because she doesn't care about the competition—it gives her a sense of authenticity the others sorely lack.
Quote #5
At its barest of bones, the Selection was kind of disturbing. I was sure the rebels hated it along with everything else about Illéa. (13.20)
It's telling that America empathizes with the rebels' apparent hatred of the Selection in all its vanity and Bachelor-on-steroids spectacle. In fact, the rebels' opinion is not too far from her own honest opinion of the situation.
Quote #6
It meant a great deal to me that she chose a place beside me as opposed to a spot in the second row. She was faithful. She'd make a great queen. (14.59)
At first, America views the Selection from an outsider's perspective, as if she were a person at home watching a reality show. She even has a favorite contestant: Marlee. Marlee is sweet. Marlee is pretty. Marlee is compassionate. There's just one question left hanging, however—how does Maxon feel about Marlee? Is he even into her?