How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
I don't know what would have happened if Jon-Johan hadn't told on us. What did happen was that the police turned up at the sawmill before we had any chance to get Pierre Anthon out there. (28.15)
After suffering such a big loss, it seems like Jon-Johan might want Pierre Anthon to see the pile more than ever, so it's a bit confusing that he decides to fink on everyone. What's he hoping to accomplish here?
Quote #8
Hussain lashed out at Ursula-Marie for making him give up his prayer mat. Huge Hans kicked into Hussain and got back at him for the bike. Elise scratched at Otto and bit him as hard as she could, and then Ursula-Marie hit out at Elise, and Sofie laid into Huge Hans and tore at his hair until it came away in great tufts in her hands. (23.22)
It's like a great big revenge pile-up. It's the NASCAR of revenge.
Quote #9
Sofie was the first to lunge at him, and had the rest of us remained standing, Pierre Anthon would easily have been able to shake her off. But we didn't. (14.1)
We think Pierre Anthon may have known they wouldn't, and is just following through with his statement that the best thing you can do for the planet is die. His death could be a form of suicide, if you want to read it that way.