How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
They are trying to get me to come to terms with what happened there. They are trying to get me to clear Charlie's name, but I'm just not ready to do that yet. (1.9.4)
The dead Charlies sure are insistent when it comes to following Vera around. They want her to take on the great task of clearing Vera's name, but she doesn't want to do that quite yet. After all, it's not like Charlie was doing her any huge favors before he died.
Quote #2
When he said that, I felt myself deflate a little. I'd spent the better part of my life hearing my father say "Just ignore it" about the loud arguments I'd hear coming through the woods from Charlie's house. (1.12.21)
All her life, Vera's dad has told her that what goes on at the Kahn household isn't any of their business. But even if her dad doesn't think that it's their job to call the police on the Kahns, Vera can't help but wonder if she should have reported the abuse.
Quote #3
I'm sorry, but I just don't get it. If we're supposed to ignore everything that's wrong with our lives, then I can't see how we'll ever make things right. (1.12.45)
Vera suspects that it might not be right for them to just ignore the suffering and abuse going on around them. How are things ever supposed to get better for the world if everyone walks around with blinders on, convinced that it's not their responsibility to acknowledge someone else's pain?