How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Home Alone.
Quote #1
FURNACE: Ha, ha, ha. Hello, Kevin. Ha, ha, ha.
KEVIN: Shut up!
Kevin finally shuts down his fear of the furnace, as easily as snapping off a life-switch: he gets over it, suddenly, through a pure act of will.
Quote #2
KEVIN: This is ridiculous. Only a wimp would be hiding under a bed. And I can't be a wimp. I'm the man of the house.
This is one of the first moments where Kevin realizes he needs to be courageous. The robbers are trying to bust into the house, and Kevin hides under a bed…he senses that he needs to take control of the situation. (The robbers flee when they see that he's at home).
Quote #3
KEVIN: Hey, I'm not afraid anymore! I said I'm not afraid anymore! Do you hear me? I'm not afraid anymore!
Immediately after Kevin says this, Old Man Marley approaches, and Kevin screams and runs inside. (The irony.) He's being deceived by appearances: Marley's not a threat, but the burglars are.