I know that is strange to say, childish maybe—it felt strange even then—but it also felt like the rest of the world saw me.
-- Jude (Part 1)

Importance: Jude is excited about the prospect of the rest of the world seeing into her homeland in Syria and feeling seen and important. Although the circumstances are tragic, Jude cannot help herself from feeling this excitement.

I would squeeze my eyes shut at night and pretend that Fatima and I were dreaming the same dream. When I was little, it was easy to imagine that. Fatima and I were always in step, four feet pointed in the same direction.
-- Jude (Part 1)

Importance: Jude is desperate to maintain her close relationship with Fatima despite the space that has opened up between them due to Fatima's transition into womanhood and wearing the hijab. She likes to remember how close she feels to having a sister.

But I catch him...
-- Baba (Part 1)