There are many important quotes in the book and some have greater significance then others. First off on page 14 it says, “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters. Most of the smart ones get away.” At first we think that Ethan may just be too dumb to not escape, but then we realize that there is something else that is holding him back from leaving Starkfield. We find out that because of his current life he has no real reason to believe that he can have happiness, and has basically given up all his hope. He has taken care of Zeena causing him never to venture out and express himself.
Secondly on page 24-25 it says, “Frome’s heart was beating fast. He had been straining for a glimpse of the dark head under the cherry-coloured scarf and