my quote for chapter 2 and 3

"We pass a sign: LEAVING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. i see Abba's hand pause as he grabs his chest, rubbing. it hurts, this leaving." pg. 12

I picked this quote because it kinda describes chapter 2. The chapter is full the pain of leaving and fear of being caught. In the quote Abba is in pain because he is leaving the country he wants to call home. I think the whole family is sad to leave, but Abba is the most upset because leaving means that he and his family are also leaving their dreams and the place they want to call home. Fear comes in to the chapter when they are turned away at the border. They are all scared what will happen to them and then there fear comes out when Abba is arrested. Aisha and Ma seem to show the pain and fear, but Nadira keeps her head and stays calm even though she is really scared about what will happen to her and her sister without their parents.