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I'm looking for quotes to support that fear aids in conspiracy theories. Any suggestions of quotes that show mistrust of individuals, support fear and paranoia in families and conspiracy theories about the government in the novel??

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"He tried to speak up when the concept first bounced around the concave walls of a blue office in a white building on Pennsylvania Avenue. I know he did.”
-- Narrator (Chapter 5)

Jean is trying to convince herself that Patrick tried to speak up against the president’s decision to limit women to just 100 words a day.

"I hate Morgan, but the only person I’m scared to death of is this quiet giant named Poe."
-- Narrator (Chapter 42)

Poe is the head of security, and Jean is afraid of him.

When the dots connect, I’m left with one terrible, frightening, and at the same time relieving explanation: Patrick isn’t working for the government. He’s working against it.”
-- Narrator (Chapter 49)

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