Lord only knows what got loaded into their bags, but it does not matter because they do terrible thing in packs, boys-who-are-men, things they'd never have the hate to do alone.”
-- Heather (Prologue )

Importance: Heather has compared the change from childhood to adulthood to being thrown from a plane with a bag containing some of the things they need. This foreshadowing that there will be a group of boys involved in the crimes of this novel.

You can't live in the dark and feel good about yourself.”
-- Heather (7 )

Importance: This is a seemingly random thought that pops into Heather's head, but it is significant considering that they are playing in the tunnels and are about to see something terrible. It is also a reminder to the reader about the horrible situation Beth is facing. Heather later realizes that she had heard her mother say this, which is an indication of the darkness Connie has faced...