She had seen what the striving for integrity had done to her father and mother. Dependence on a job supplying the troops had turned them into warmongering fascists, and hearing them say “I love you” made her sick. In contrast, Minor Threat’s integrity thrilled her, and she would have given anything to hear their singer, Ian MacKaye, say “I love you.
-- Pam (chapter 1)

Importance: Pam reflects on the visceral reaction she has towards thoughts of her family and their militant behavior and proclivities, all of which she rejects based on her own worldviews and political stances. The visceral reaction she has to the thought of their love reflects the trauma response created by her parents’ violent tendencies.

Looking at the baby filled her soul with the fear of death.
-- Pam (chapter 4)

Importance: Pam reflects on her feelings of protectiveness over her child after Flora is born, suddenly hyper-aware of all of the imminent dangers in...