How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"Do you believe you're responsible for what happened?" I tug on the bangs now. They are lopsided. "No." She sits back. Her smile slips a fraction of an inch. We both know I'm lying. (2.28-2.30)
Violet feels responsible for the death of her sister, Eleanor. Why is she lying to her counselor?
Quote #2
My mother blames our bad behavior on the divorce and my dad. She says we just need time to work through it. (3.70)
Finch's mom blames his dad for a lot of things. She doesn't take any responsibility for her children's problems—or their wellbeing.
Quote #3
"Isn't it nice to have your brother back, Decca?" She says it as if I'm in danger of disappearing again, right in front of their eyes. The slightly blaming note in her voice makes me cringe…. (3.72)
Finch feels a lot of guilt for what he puts people through. We blame his bipolar disorder, not him.