How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
In truth Roy had only one short chapter to read for Mr. Ryan's history class, but he wanted an excuse to stay home. He sensed that Mullet Fingers was planning another illegal visit to the Mother Paula's site. (14.122)
Roy is becoming aware of Mullet Fingers' method of protest, and he's not exactly on board with it. And Roy must really not want to participate in the activities if he's using homework as an excuse not to go.
Quote #5
In addition to a fear of getting caught, Roy had serious qualms about trying anything illegal - and there was no dodging the fact that vandalism was a crime, however noble the cause. [...] Just because something was legal didn't automatically make it right. Roy still hadn't settled the argument between his brain and his heart. Surely there had to be a way for him to help the birds - and Beatrice's stepbrother - without breaking the law. (15.3-6)
Roy finds himself stuck between a rock and a hard place. He knows he should obey the law but doesn't necessarily agree with that law. So like any good activist, he starts brainstorming on how to stand up for what he believes in...legally.
Quote #6
"Matherson's a hard case," Officer Delinko told the captain.
"Yeah," the sergeant said, "he's been around the block a few times."
The captain nodded. "I saw his rap sheet. But here's what bothers me: The kid's a thief, not a practical joker. I can't picture him dumping alligators in port-a-potties. Stealing port-a-potties maybe."
"I wondered about that, too," Officer Delinko said.
The Mother Paula's vandal had displayed a dark sense of humor that didn't fit the Matherson boy's dim-witted criminal history. (17.76-80)
Dana Matherson is no stranger to the wrong side of the law. But his bad reputation actually works in his favor and makes him look less guilty for the Mother Paula crimes.