Marie Lou Legend Quotes

One character from my novel, Legend by Marie Lu, who could be identified as a best friend is Day, otherwise known as Daniel. One reason why Day could be considered a best friend is because although he is tough and independent, he is also kind and considerate. The author writes, “A part of me recalls the way he saved me from the skiz fight, that he helped me heal the burning wound in my side, that his hands had been so gentle.” (Lu, 148). In this quote the author explains how Day saved June when she was escaping from a skiz fight. This proves that Day could be a best friend because although he is a criminal, he still saved a stranger, showing that he is kind.
One of the main settings in the novel is where June Iparis lives, in one of the republic's wealthiest districts. I believe that where June lives is an ideal setting, because it is a well run place where the residents can
The conflict is resolved in the story when June escapes with Day and flees the republic. The author writes, “Then we reach the exits, burst out onto the street, and a pair of soldiers is upon us... But then we’re off. Batalla Hall moves away from us.” (Lu, 294). The quote shows how the conflict is resolved as Day and June manage to escape from the society. One song that relates to the conflict is “When You’re Young”, by 3 Doors Down . This song states, “They all say I don’t know what I’m doing. I say they hardly understand.” This is an example of a man, the singer, in a conflict with a rebellion society that does not understand him.
One theme that can be identified in my novel, Legend, by Marie Lu, is rebelling against the government. June says, “A group of protesters have streaked their hair scarlet, imitating the bloodstained lock Day had when he’d stood out here for his sentencing.” (Lu, 211). The textual evidence provided shows that the people in the community are rebelling against the government by standing up for a