How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
It's funny, but when I'm sitting in the courtroom, I don't feel like I'm involved in the case. It's like the lawyers and the judge and everybody are doing a job that involves me, but I don't have a role. (5.2)
Steve is like a floating ghost man, hovering near the ceiling and looking down on the proceedings. Have you ever felt like this? Why?
Quote #2
It's only when I go back to the cells that I know I'm involved. (5.2)
Prison snaps Steve back to reality time and again. Nothing like a series of doors closing behind you to make you face your problems.
Quote #3
STEVE
I thought you you're supposed to be innocent until you're proven guilty?O'BRIEN
That's true, but in reality it depends on how the jury sees the case. (6.81-82)
You can count on O'Brien not to sugar coat anything, and here she is smacking down the harsh reality yet again. If a jury says you're guilty, you're guilty—life just ain't always fair.