How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
I didn't want to be royalty. And I didn't want to be a One. I didn't even want to try. (1.2)
This is like being drafted into the NFL and being all like, "Nah brah." Every other girl in the country would kill to take part in the Selection, but America couldn't care less at this point. Does that make her the best competitor?
Quote #2
I felt a sudden flutter of worry. But why? I stopped myself and rearranged my thoughts. I didn't want this. (3.88-90)
Although America claims that she doesn't care about the Selection, her internal dialogue tells a different story. Unfortunately for her, our little freedom fighter is only going to become more conflicted as the competition rolls on.
Quote #3
Celeste sucked her teeth. "Please. A girl has more than one way she can pay for what she wants." (9.8)
Celeste makes it clear that she'll do anything to win the Selection—and boy, do we mean anything. Given that the competition's grand prize is regency over an entire country, however, we can't really blame her for that.