How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Mom slowly nods her head yes, and so do I.
Dad looks in my direction and says, "And you agree too, Bobby?"
Then I realize that Dad can't see me nodding. (1.47-49)
Nodding isn't enough to show that you're listening when you've gone invisible. Bobby learns this the hard way: He's going to have to speak up from now on if he wants to be understood.
Quote #2
"Well, how about this?" I'm shouting. "How about if I just disappear for a while? You two go ahead and do all the clear thinking you want to. I'll just drop out of sight—you know, lay low a little. Then I'll let you know what I've been thinking!" (1.61)
Okay, so maybe it's childish to throw a tantrum. But Bobby is so worked up by his condition that he can't see any other way to show his parents just how upset he is… and just how much he needs them to help.
Quote #3
I don't know what to say, and neither does she. The tape recorder is still talking, like a third person trying to keep the conversation alive. (10.13)
It's always a little uncomfortable when you first make friends, especially when they know that you're not like other people… because you're invisible. Bobby doesn't really know what to say to Alicia, but he does know that he needs someone to talk to, even if it's hard.