How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Some of the women cried at the sight of her, and I saw men, my father included, with tears in their eyes. It didn't seem possible that only a few hours before I had been standing on her deck. I was no longer excited about the war; I had begun to understand that it meant death and destruction. (2.28)
Witnessing the explosion of the Empire Tern drastically changes Phillip's views on war. War is no longer a game; it's a violent act that causes harm to others.
Quote #5
Everything was bright red, and there were great crackling noises. The entire afterpart of the ship was on fire, and sailors were launching the lifeboat that was on our deck. Steam lines had broken, and the steam was hissing out. Heat from the fire washed over us. (3.6)
Violence comes closer and closer to Phillip's life. Here the Germans attack the S.S. Hato while Phillip and his mother are on board. As a result, Phillip is blinded. Now he has firsthand experience with the kinds of harm that can come from war.
Quote #6
Something slapped up against my leg, and I thought it was Timothy. I knew how to swim, but didn't know which way to go. So I was treading water. Then I heard Timothy's frightened roar, "Sharks," and he was thrashing about near me. (6.4)
Even though they've escaped the German subs, Phillip and Timothy still face the danger of the natural world. The ocean is filled with bloodthirsty sharks.