How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
I felt like everything was changing in the world, except for my mother and that stupid pen. (14.43)
This is quite an interesting observation Torey makes, although it might seem insignificant. Mrs. Adams is a good role model for her son, and she tells him that she keeps the ritual of writing with the pen to give her a feeling of "sanity and security" (14.43), which he could use a bit of right now. Hey, maybe Torey should take up a tradition, something to help ground himself as he changes.