How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
When the bad times come, like when Robbie died, a friend is the most important thing in the world. (26.3)
It's hard to find a true friend who will stick with you through thick and thin. For Keisha, she's found that in her buddies in the class—without them, she wouldn't have been able to deal with Robbie's death. Yet Andy doesn't rely on his friends as much as he does on Keisha.
Quote #8
"Stop me from seein' my best friend? He's in pieces at Spring Grove People Graveyard. I took care of that myself—I killed him—remember? So, you can't hurt me. I deal with big-time hurt every day." (37.46)
Andy's dad chews him out for getting poor grades, and Andy's response is to yell everything he feels back at his dad. He asks what other punishment he can dish out for poor grades—he's punished enough by losing his friend and getting his license revoked.
Quote #9
Andy left without sayin' good-bye and I don't know why. He had friends that cared about him that he didn't ask for help. I feel like he punched me in the gut and I can't hit back. (43.14)
It's not just about Andy anymore; it's also about his friends, and they don't get why Andy wouldn't turn to them for help if he needed it. That's what friends do, right? Now, they're all alone and feeling guilty that they weren't good enough friends to him in a tough time.