The House of the Scorpion Identity Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

He wasn't sure why he wanted to wake her up, only that it seemed horrible to see her so changed. If there was anything left of Rosa, it was locked in an iron box. (17.8)

Does Rosa's identity still exist? Or is she gone forever?

Quote #8

There was still the terrible fate of the other clones to consider.

My brothers, thought Matt. (19.53-54)

This brief scene really shakes us up. It's pretty scary to think of all the other Matts who have died to keep El Patrón alive all these years. When he calls them his brothers, it's almost as if he's grieving for their deaths, even though he never knew them.

Quote #9

"No one can tell the difference between a clone and a human. That's because there isn't any difference. The idea of clones being inferior is a filthy lie." (24.42)

Darn tootin', Tam Lin! The idea that Matt is an animal is a bunch of nonsense. It's nothing but lies made up by ignorant members of the Alacrán household.