One, they are brave. Two, they are strong and people have to think twice before trying to hurt them. Three, Viking heroes stand up for people who can't defend themselves.
-- Zelda (narration) (chapter 4)

Importance: An element of Zelda's interest in Vikings is that she finds value in some of the morals and virtues conveyed by Viking legends. IN this quotation, she refers to virtues of strength, courage, and bravery. While these virtues are laudable in some ways, part of Zelda's character involves the gradual realization that some Viking virtues are outdated, especially ones involving violence.

When I asked AK47 why she and Gert broke up, she said that my brother is a man-whore who needs to become an adult.
-- Zelda (narration) (chapter 4)

Importance: One of Gert's most prominent traits is that he is still fairly immature in some aspects of his personality. In this line of narration, Zelda recalls when Annie made a reference to Gert's immaturity. Although...