How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Arrietty put her face into her hands. "Gates…" she gasped, "gates, gates, gates…" (6.55)
Poor girl. This is definitely a low point for Arrietty on her quest for freedom. It seems that everywhere she turns there's a locked gate keeping her out of the whole wide world.
Quote #8
"Eggletina had brothers and Eggletina had half-brothers; Eggletina had a tame mouse; […] and Eggletina did get out—just once!" (6.57)
Pod and Homily's style of parenting definitely differs from that of Eggletina's parents. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Quote #9
She was so full of happiness that, out of Homily's sight, her toes danced on the green moss. Here she was on the other side of the grating—here she was at last, on the outside—looking in! (8.18)
An external change can sometimes cause an internal one. In this case, a change of scenery brings about a big shift in Arrietty's inner world. How can she not crave adventure after tasting fresh air for the first time?