How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Yeah, sure, as something horrible that happened once, it bothers me. But that was a long time ago, Laurie. To me it's like a piece of history. You can't change what happened then." (3.13)
What do you think about David's reaction? Is it true that since we can't change what happened, it's not really worth worrying about?
Quote #5
"I didn't say I wasn't bothered by it. I just said it's over now. Forget about it. Forget about it. It happened once and the world learned its lesson. It'll never happen again." (3.61)
It's sad to say, but things like this do still happen today. Take a deep breath and read about some of these awful events. Apparently, the world has not "learned its lesson." Why not?
Quote #6
The door of the publications office opened again and now Carl slipped in. Seeing Laurie and Alex there he smiled. "Looks like I've stumbled into Anne Frank's attic," he said. (12.47)
This passage suggests that Carl, Alex, and Laurie are familiar with the story of Anne Frank. And you know what? Anne Frank's story might have been a great place for Ben to start when he was trying to answer Laurie's question about why German civilians didn't stop the Nazis. Anne Frank's story, as you may know, doesn't even take place in Germany. It takes place in Holland, one of the many countries the Nazis were controlling during World War II. How could German civilians stop something that was happening not just in Germany, but all over Europe? Non-fiction accounts like Anne Frank's diary, and even fictional stories like The Book Thief can help answer some of the tougher questions. (We're talking to you, Teacher Ben.)