How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Lord Jesus! Lord Jesus!' cried Mrs. Avery, wrenching herself free from the men who held her and rushing toward her son. "Don't let 'em hurt my baby no more! Kill me, Lord, but not my child!" (11.75)
Even though T.J. has been, well, difficult (don't forget that he disobeys his parents by going to the Wallace store, cheats on tests, etc.), his mother is still willing to sacrifice herself for him. So, it's not surprising that she evokes Jesus. Here, she is ready to suffer for the sins that her son has committed.