How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
I feel sick to my stomach. I want to pull my hand away, but I don't. I keep walking. Good Moose. Obedient Moose. I always do what I'm supposed to do. (4.62)
When the family drops Natalie off at her new school, Moose has an awful feeling—in his gut, he just knows it's a bad idea. But he doesn't put up a fight, even though what's happening makes him feel sick. How does he feel about this? Well, given his word choice, it seems like he's kind of kicking himself for being this way. "Good Moose. Obedient Moose." It's kind of like he's treating himself like a dog that's been trained to follow orders.
Quote #2
I don't remember ever seeing him look so tired. The extra guard duty shifts are killing him. It's too much work and being a prison guard is the exact wrong job for him. (5.12)
Mr. Flanagan has a strong sense of duty to his family, and he's willing to honor this no matter the toll it takes. The best way that he can love them is to provide for them—which is really tough during the Great Depression, since jobs are scarce.
Quote #3
My dad finds the glove on a crate by her bed. He puts it under his arm and heads for the door.
"Dad? What about her blanket? What if she needs it?" (5.19)
As Natalie's sibling, Moose is used to noticing things that will make her happy and keep her okay. When they're getting ready to take her to school, he sees her old blanket. He's shocked that his parents didn't think to pack it with her, and he knows she'll be upset without it.