How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"You're allowed to be mad," Bailey said. (19.75)
This is a turning point for Carmen. She has been avoiding her true feelings because she doesn't want to fight with her father, but burying the anger has turned her into a bitter young lady. When Bailey gives her permission to be mad, Carmen feels relief.
Quote #8
"I know she doesn't talk about it." (19. 97)
Mrs. Graffman wants Tibby to know about Bailey's cancer because it's important to their friendship—but Bailey doesn't want to talk about it. She just wants to act like a normal teen. In this case, it seems like avoidance is kind of a good thing. What do you think?
Quote #9
Somewhere in her brain a wall formed, a wall that kept out further consideration about what was happening here. (20.14)
Tibby spends her life erecting walls of avoidance, but death doesn't particularly care—it's going to come no matter what, so Tibby better quit avoiding things and start enjoying the people (and critters) she loves while they're still around.