I asked Minerva why she was doing such a dangerous thing. And then, she said the strangest thing. She wanted me to grow up in a free country.
This is one of the first time we are see a generally revolutionary spirit/attitude amongst Minerva. We'll see this similar dynamic play throughout the entire book, where Dede prematurely questions and judges Minerva's motives. However, it only lasts for a limited time until Dede recognizes that it is a fight for everyone to be apart of. -- This attitudes plays a paramount role in the growth we get to see in Dede.
