How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
I'll never forget that look and how her voice shook when she said, "Bobby, I've got something to tell you." (2.7)
When faced with an unexpected pregnancy, a woman has a lot of options: who to tell, whether to tell, and what to do. Nia's already made a pretty big choice. By telling Bobby, she's sharing the responsibility with him and acknowledging his role and responsibility in both the pregnancy… and the life of their baby.
Quote #2
"Bobby, what do you want her to do?"
My stomach is hurting by the time that question is out of his mouth and into the air. I don't say; it's not up to me. I don't say; whatever I want, I can't say. My dad already told me now was the time to shut my mouth. What Nia wants is what it's all about.
No pressure. (10.37-39)
Bobby thinks he doesn't have a choice because of what his dad and what society say, but he does have a choice. Is it really a no pressure situation for Bobby? How are the choices surrounding an unexpected teenage pregnancy different for the father than the mother?
Quote #3
But K-Boy says it doesn't matter what you do, what's gonna go down is already set. (13.4)
K-Boy's philosophy seems to be more of an excuse for behavior—like saying, "I was just going to fail anyway, so I didn't bother studying." It's a self-fulfilling prophecy. Does Bobby have a choice in what he does when he drops Feather off at his neighbor's and spends the day spray painting? Duh. Of course he does.