How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Gradually his spirits rose again. The July weather was perfect. […] Perhaps he even became a mite careless. (4.1-2)
Here we see the boy in Matt make an appearance. The weather seems to have tricked him into believing everything is safe… but that's not actually true.
Quote #2
Now he couldn't stop thinking about that honey. It would be worth a sting or two just to have a taste of it. (5.2)
Really? A taste of honey is worth a bee sting or two? Ouch, Matt. That's one very sweet tooth our main man has.
Quote #3
He would lie awake in the night, […] and make up stories in which he himself, not Attean, was the hero. Sometimes he imagined how Attean would be in some terrible danger, and he, Matt, would be brave and calm and come swiftly to the rescue. (13.23)
Like many young boys, Matt dreams of being a hero and saving the day. How do you think his dream will change as he grows up?