How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Alek wondered for a moment if the Germans were right after all. These godless beasts were an insult to nature itself. Perhaps a war was worth ridding the world of them.
And yet he couldn't take his eyes from the creature. Even lying wounded it looked so powerful, more like something from legend than the work of men. (22.53-54)
Given what we learn about the war and the reasons for it throughout the novel, do you think the Clankers are really interested in fighting the Darwinists simply because they disagree with their scientific practices? Or is there another reason? Is there any real reason?
Quote #5
He'd been such a fool—this vast creature, these people were so alien. It was madness to try to cross the gulf between his world and theirs. (25.5)
Alek thinks this after Deryn takes him prisoner. What do you think? Can he cross the gulf? What might legitimately prevent him from doing so?
Quote #6
"This is…disgusting. We're inside an animal!"
Suddenly the tilted walkway beneath his feet felt slippery and unstable.
Dylan laughed, turning to help Dr. Barlow up through the hatch. "Aye, but the skins of your zeppelins are made of cattle gut. That's like being inside an animal, isn't it? And so's wearing a leather jacket!"
"But this one's alive!" Alek sputtered.
"True," Dylan said, heading down the metal walkway with Tazza. "And being inside a dead animal is much more awful, if you think about it. You Clankers really are an odd bunch." (25.59-63)
This passage is a little hilarious. Also, it makes us rethink all our transportation and fashion choices.