How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Sometimes I would touch myself—the idea that the wizards could not find me was as exciting as anything else. (50.3)
Hahp has discovered the joys of flaunting authority. For whatever reason, doing transgressive stuff feels good and can even be a turn-on (though, if Hahp is going through puberty, there's a chance he's at the stage where everything is a turn-on). But breaking rules, man… there's something to be said for the thrill of it all.
Quote #8
Toward the end, a heading caught my eye: forbidden practices. There was a list beneath it. Two lists, really, in a boxed table. The first column named the offenses. The second named the punishments, which were all alike. Death. (54.7)
So wizards only have to live by four rules, but breaking those rules results in death. That seems a little strict, don't you think? The four forbidden practices are carnal acts (a.k.a sex), silent-speech (a.k.a. telepathy), teaching magic outside the academy, and betraying the four vows. These wizards sure take themselves seriously.
Quote #9
"We could buy a little farm," she said, her throat tight. "We could have children."
She saw joy in his eyes for an instant, then it was gone. "He would find us. Or some constable would. I belong to his father, Sadima. They would offer a reward." (55.22-23)
There is some kind of police force in this world—the constables whom Franklin mentions—but it seems like they're devoted to upholding laws that are unjust (like slavery). That's too bad.