How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
I'm the pale white ghost boy beside the brown girl who is always looking away. Sometimes in the picture, my brothers show up, make themselves known, then leave the painting again.
Like in real life. (15.20-21)
Want to know all about this mural? Then hop on over to the "Symbols" section to dig into what Bobby's lost in becoming a dad.
Quote #8
She leans against me again. "I don't want to do it."
"Do what, Nia?"
"I don't want to be anybody's mother. I'm not done with being a kid myself. I'm way too young and so are you." (20.32-34)
Bobby seems a lot more apt to keep Feather and to give up his previous life for her. Nia's just not ready for it; she's not willing to give up the freedom and irresponsibility of childhood. And Bobby might not be either, but he does it anyway.
Quote #9
Anyway, in a month, it'll all be over. We decided the other day, it would all be over.
Nia cried.
I cried. (24.7-9)
The young parents are doing what people tell them is right: giving Feather up for adoption. But there's sadness there. Why? Why do Bobby and Nia find it hard to give up Feather, even though she may have the chance at a better life? What's the flip side of sacrifice?