How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Reynie was flooded with a terrific sense of well-being. Real well-being—not an illusion at all. He would not betray his friends. He knew that now. He had confronted his worst fear, and now it was gone. (36.43)
Quote #8
"How very touching," Mr. Curtain said. "Willing to be brainswept are you, Reynard? I applaud your sacrifice."
… The others looked uncertainly at Reynie, who smiled as bravely as he could and said, "What choice do we have"" (37.53-54)
Oh they have a choice all right—they can run and let the rest of civilization fend for itself. But that would be cowardly. And it would only be a short-term solution. Eventually someone would have to find a way to stop Mr. Curtain or the whole world would be under his control. So they choose to stay and fight, and it is a choice—a brave one.
Quote #9
The sound of metal cuffs snapping into place drew Reynie's gaze back to the Whisperer, in which—was it possible?—Constance had just taken a seat. (37.69)
We love this part. Just when we think that Reynie's going to be the one to get into the Whisperer (which we can't see going well since he couldn't resist it last time, or the time before), Constance jumps in and saves the day. And it's such a Constance thing to do. She doesn't consult anyone, and she doesn't give any notice at all. She just decides what she wants to do and does it, and suddenly we know exactly why Mr. Benedict said he thought she might be the key to their success.
As Reynie says, "No one can resist like Constance (37.82)!" Even so though, we have to remember that she's also the one most affected by the Messages, and that makes this a super-brave undertaking.