How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
But that's Dad. You're either at the center of his world, or you're nowhere. There is no in-between. (1.19.10)
Basically, Mr. Fisher doesn't know how to share. He only has enough attention for one person at a time, and that person is Erik—because Erik is just like him. Frankly, Paul, with a Dad like this, we think you're better off being ignored.
Quote #8
Joey let the sorrow pump out of him […] "I saw Mike lying there. […] I had to do something for him, somehow. Mike always felt better when he got his shoes off […] And that's all I was trying to do." (2.3.26)
Joey may not be our favorite character, but he's got a good side. For one, he seems to really love his brother. We can't think of one single time when either Erik or Paul tried to do something thoughtful for each other. Can you?
Quote #9
The four of us got up and went our separate ways—me up to my room. (2.6.43)
It's one thing to be so busy that you can't always spend time together, or to have separate interests that keep you apart sometimes. But not even wanting to hang out together? Ever? No Family Home Evenings? No Monopoly in front of the fire? That's pretty sad.