How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Your uncle was taken away a month ago. You could go to the local soviet and inquire, but I don't think it would be wise." (3.26)
Alex endures some serious hardships to reach Moscow, but the rug is pulled out from under him as soon as he arrives. Now Alex realizes that his entire family is missing, leaving him completely alone in a completely unfamiliar city. Yikes.
Quote #5
And there was something about the boy, through the dirt, through the hard look, that impressed him. He had an authority that was almost like […] a father's. (3.48)
Alex looks up to Peter like a father, which totally makes sense to us. After all, Peter is an amazing leader and a generous friend. And—most importantly—he puts other people's needs ahead of his own. With his whole family gone, Alex could sure use someone like Peter right about now.
Quote #6
He thought of the time when he might have pushed his oatmeal away if it tasted a bit scorched […] when his old grandmother fixed the breakfast. (4.16)
Once again, Alex is slammed with feelings of guilt about his family. Although he wishes he could go back in time and change things (where's Doc Brown when you need him?) the best way that he can honor his family's memory is by living up to the morals they instilled in him.