How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
This time when she tried to yank herself free, she couldn't. The Grip of Iron had her. And then she kicked me, right above my heel in my Achilles tendon. My leg buckled. I let go of her. (23.19)
When Jane refuses to dance with Crash, he drags her to the dance floor, caveman-style. (Not cool, bro.) He's totally oblivious to the bad impression he makes on Jane and others. Why is it that he can't see how poorly his behavior reflects on him?
Quote #8
As we left, I made sure we passed Webb and Jane coming off the dance floor. I took a quick half step to the left, set my legs, and rammed into him with my shoulder. He went flying on his rear about ten feet across the floor. (24.15)
Crash almost sounds like he has superhero strength, right? He clearly thought this was a smooth move, but all we see is unnecessary violence. Poor Penn. Then again, maybe it's poor Crash. He's the one who comes off looking like a jerk, all the while thinking he has the upper hand.
Quote #9
I reached out but couldn't touch him, so I dove, flew through the air, and tackled him at the knees and brought him down—he felt like sticks—just inches from the Weedwacker. (29.16)
It's a nice, friendly game of family football. Until Crash tackles his frail grandfather. What was he thinking? Did Crash mean to hurt his grandfather, or was he just caught up in the moment?