How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Dad drives behind me the whole way home. I ask Charlie, "If I tell him now, will you leave me alone?" not knowing what I want the answer to be. (3.1.75)
Ken Dietz has always been utterly honest with his daughter, and maybe it's time that Vera is completely honest with her dad. He obviously knows that she's going through some tough times because of Charlie's death, but he doesn't know the half of it. Clearly, Vera needs to let her dad know what's going on, if only so he can understand and help her to fix it.
Quote #5
He says, "You have to do this."
I say, "I know."
He says, "I'm sorry."
I say, "I know." (3.8.16-19)
Vera knows that she has to do what the dead Charlies want her to, but she needs to learn how to forgive him first. Once she forgives Charlie for completely betraying her and dying, then she'll be able to move on.
Quote #6
Most people don't think past themselves. I know that. But I want Vera to see other people. To respect other people. To realize that the whole world is not here for her. I want her to see her duty to the world, not the other way around. (4.2.20)
Ken Dietz isn't making Vera work just so that she's financially in a good place, he wants her to have responsibilities and to understand that she has a duty to the world, and also that she has to work hard to achieve things. That's an admirable parenting goal.