How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
They were long days and I could feel myself getting depressed. It was like a dark cloud was creeping over me and I couldn't do anything about it. (24.12)
Reese's depression gets worse when two cops try to pin a murder charge on him. The prospect of being behind bars longer is almost too much to bear, especially because he definitely didn't kill anybody.
Quote #8
A lot of people seemed to be making up their lives, and I guessed if you didn't have anything else really going on, it was the thing to do. But it was sad. (24.68)
Reese isn't angry with Mr. Hooft for lying about his past. Instead he feels empathy and sadness. What do you think he finds so sad?
Quote #9
Saturday was forever long. Sadness was like sucking on me and taking the life out of my body. I felt so weak, I was having trouble standing up. (27.8)
Sadness doesn't just affect Reese mentally; it has a physical impact on his body, too. Have you ever felt so sad you could barely stand? That's a lot of sadness, we're thinking.