How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Surely this is the end," [Antonina] thought. Hugging her baby tight, mind darting to think up a plan, she felt her heart caged in her ribs, and her legs became too heavy to move. (31.35)
Confronting a solider, Antonina outwardly expresses fear. It's a rare moment for her. What sets her apart from the animals in her zoo, and from many other people, is that Antonina doesn't run from her fear. She confronts it. And by doing so, she succeeds in conquering it.