How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Line)
Quote #7
They put us in a cramped, dark crate that smelled of urine and fear. (vine.645)
After being captured by poachers, Ivan and his sister were forced into this terrible box. It's only the start of Ivan's life being locked-up, but it's a pretty terrible start at that.
Quote #8
It's not the perfect place. A perfect place would not need walls. But it's the place that I need. (ad.944)
Ivan's talking about the zoo here, and importantly, he recognizes that it isn't the same as the wild. How much do you think this diminishes the freedom he finally gets by moving to the zoo from the mall?