"Billy traveled in time back to the veterans' hospital again. The blanket was over his head. It was quiet outside the blanket. 'Is my mother gone?' said Billy." -p. 136

1. I chose this quote because it clearly shows he doesn't like his mother. I can relate to him, pretending to be sleeping to hide from his mother. It's a great connection.

2. This quote makes the reader think how Billy doesn't like his mother nor his family. It makes Billy appear as someone who just doesn't care about life in general.

3. I've heard this in many real life and fictional works of people not loving their mother. It makes me think of times when I get into hiding from my mother.