How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Being a Basset was very important to these boys because it mediated their relationship to the other social institutions that shaped them—most importantly, Alabaster. (21.18)
In a way, the Basset Hounds experience two levels of belonging. With their high social status, they clearly belong at Alabaster. And as Bassets, they only cement that status further. In that sense, they ensure that they'll remain on the top of the social food chain at Alabaster twice over.
Quote #5
But another part of Frankie enjoyed the fact that she'd made herself a subject of discussion. That she'd broken a rule so entrenched in everybody's mind that it never occurred to anyone that it wasn't actually a rule. (22.34)
Way to challenge the panopticon and sit wherever you please, Frankie. This girl's got the makings of a hardcore activist.
Quote #6
"It feels good to be disobedient, don't you think?" asked Alpha. He leaned his weight ever so slightly harder against her arm, and Frankie could smell cigarette smoke and a wisp of apple. (28.27)
Here comes trouble. Aside from Frankie, Alpha's the biggest troublemaker in the book, and they both seem to recognize it on some level. But why do you think Alpha thinks it feels good to be disobedient? We know that Frankie enjoys it from a social criticism angle, but what's in breaking the rules for Alpha?