Technology and Modernization Quotes in Mortal Engines

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

Katherine began to suspect that they didn't really understand this technology that her father had dug up for them; they were almost as awed by it as she. (35.17)

This messing with things people don't understands never ends well. If these people had movies, they would have watched Raiders of the Lost Ark and learned their lesson. (Spoiler alert!) Having someone's face liquefied would almost be preferable to what happens in this book.