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1. “Sometimes people need to lie to themselves most of all.”

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1. “Sometimes people need to lie to themselves most of all.”

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In the story Conor lies to himself about his mothers illness and that she is dying. He doesn't want his mum to die, so he lies to himself that she is getting better. And he felt as if that was the right thing to do. And the monster made him realize the truth about his mother.

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Your belief is valuable. In the story the Monster criticizes the Parson for so quickly abandoning his beliefs; the monster then reminds Conor how important it is to feel confident in what you hope for.

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3. "I did not come to heal her, the monster said. I came to heal you."

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3. "I did not come to heal her, the monster said. I came to heal you."

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The Yew Tree has healed sickness before. So, that is why Conor thinks that the monster came to heal his mother but the monster actually came to heal him. To tell the truth about his mother dying.

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4. "I wish I had a hundred years, she said, very quietly. A hundred years I could give to you."

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4. "I wish I had a hundred years, she said, very quietly. A hundred years I could give to you."

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His mum that is dying of cancer wishes she could give back all of the sick and tired days to Conor.

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5. “Conor was no longer invisible. They all saw him now. But he was further away than ever."

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5. “Conor was no longer invisible. They all saw him now. But he was further away than ever."

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After he beat up Harry very bad, everyone saw him but ignored him. He was more alone than ever before. Everyone thought he was crazy.

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6. "Stories are important, the monster said. They can be important than anything. If they carry the truth."

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6. "Stories are important, the monster said. They can be important than anything. If they carry the truth."

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The truth isn't what we always want to hear but it is the truth and it can't change. And soon Conor figures that out.

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7. "What would be the point, Con? His father said, shaking his head. What could possibly be the point?"

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7. "What would be the point, Con? His father said, shaking his head. What could possibly be the point?"

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All of the adults in Conor's life refuse to punish him for his action and refuse to be honest with him about his mothers illness. Liam says this to Conor after Conor destroyed his Grandmas sitting room.

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8. “Your mind will believe comforting lies while also knowing the painful truths that make those lies necessary. And your mind will punish you for believing both."

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8. “Your mind will believe comforting lies while also knowing the painful truths that make those lies necessary. And your mind will punish you for believing both."

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In the story Conor lies to himself about his mothers sickness. But he also knows that she is sick and tired all the time, and is getting worse but still thinks she will get better. Then the nightmares come and the monster helps him realize the truth of what is going on.

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9. "Stories are the wildest things of all," the monster rumbled. "Stories chase and and bite and hunt."

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9. "Stories are the wildest things of all," the monster rumbled. "Stories chase and and bite and hunt."

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This quote is significant because the book deals with fearful possibilities and they compare with truth and reality.

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10. “Don't think you haven't lived long enough to have a story to tell.” 

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10. “Don't think you haven't lived long enough to have a story to tell.” 

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Everyone has a story to tell, no matter what. Conor thinks that he doesn't have a story to tell since his mum has cancer and his dad left him and moved to America. But, he has a story to tell about his life.