How we cite our quotes: ("Story Name," Paragraph)
Quote #4
It can't be a dirty, silly thing like chicken pox. It doesn't fit the architecture; it doesn't fit this entire world! ("—And the Moon Be Still as Bright," 32)
This is Spender's nightmare for the Martians: that they weren't able to plan for their deaths the way they planned for their lives. But, seriously, death doesn't usually follow anyone's plan—and if it does, we usually call that suicide. And maybe Spender plans his death by letting Wilder kill him.
Quote #5
After I've made friends with them and explained that our rocket exploded one day—I intend to blow it up after I finish my job this week—I'll kill them off, every one of them. Mars will be untouched for the next half century. ("—And the Moon Be Still as Bright," 227)
Sure, Spender. This is an awesome plan to keep Mars human-free. (Actually the plan is longer than this—he gives us a very detailed look at it.) Hey, at least he's got something to work towards—right? Well, maybe not. Turns out having a goal isn't the only thing that matters.
Quote #6
"We'd like to know about the Martians. For only if we know about them can we plan our church intelligently. Are they ten feet tall? We will build large doors. Are their skins blue or red or green? We must know when we put human figures in the stained glass so we may use the right skin color. Are they heavy? We will build sturdy seats for them." ("The Fire Balloons," 39)
Father Peregrine has lots of plans: paramecium get a mini church (114), sea lions get an undersea church, and sparrows get a flying church (178). These plans may be a little impractical, but they show us that Peregrine is flexible. They also tell us something about his priorities: it doesn't matter what the church looks like on the outside, it's how it makes the worshippers feel.