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Tessa hated to cry, especially in front of people she didn’t trust.
“One must always be careful of books,” said Tessa, “and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.”
“I believe in good and evil,” said Jem. “And I believe the soul is eternal. But I don’t believe in the fiery pit, the pitchforks, or endless torment. I do not believe you can threaten people into goodness.”
As a woman, she must fight to be heard, and even then her decisions are second-guessed.
