How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
I needed to hate him right now. That anger would keep me going. Staying as far away from him as I could for as long as possible was half my reason for being here. (10.64)
After some run-of-the-mill teenage drama, America is convinced that she and Aspen are done for good. How convenient that this happens right as she's about to take part in a royal reality show, don't you think? In fact, America begins to look at the Selection as a way to separate herself from Aspen, a way to heal her broken heart and move on.
Quote #5
I was excited to know that tonight, after dinner, Maxon would be stopping by my room. (14.77)
America claims that she just wants to be friends with Maxon, but we're not usually that excited to find out that our friends are visiting us. Unless they have pizza, of course.
Quote #6
I turned at the sound of my name. Maxon was jogging down the hall toward me. I felt like I was seeing him for the first time. (17.141)
In other words, America finally realizes that she has feelings for Maxon. It's notable that this happens as Maxon rushes over under the assumption that something has happened to America's family: she falls in love with him when he shows that he truly cares for her.