How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Line)
Quote #7
I scan the scene of blood and bodies and prisoners. There are 97, 98 dead. No, at least 120. Hundreds more are in custody. I can't even concentrate enough to count them. (2.6.28)
Any dissent is obviously completely discouraged in the Republic. This means that when rioters start to protest Day's execution, they all get herded into one area and killed. Should Day feel responsible about their deaths, or is their blood all on the Republic's hands?
Quote #8
"Ah, there's the announcement now." Thomas glances back to the movie screen and points at the commercial that comes on. "We're moving up Day's execution time." (2.14.26)
Thomas is so blasé about people dying. He just looks up from his popcorn and talks about how they're going to kill someone that night. He definitely doesn't care about Day's life or the fact that he has people who love him.
Quote #9
The onlookers in the square will gasp and shriek—sometimes in delight—when the shooting happens. And the Republic will be happy that they've made an example out of another criminal. (2.15.2)
Executions have become somewhat of a spectator sport. The Republic does this so that citizens witness firsthand what happens to traitors: they die.