Now that the adrenaline rush of yesterday is gone, and whatever made me sleep has worn off, the deep ache and shooting pains of my shoulder are intense. I am wearing the same clothes I wore last night.
-- Tris (Chapter 2 paragraph 6)

Importance: This quote shows that Tris is coming to terms with the events that have brought her to this place.

I learned in Faction History that the Amity recognize no official leader—they vote on everything, and the result is usually close to unanimous. They are like many parts of a single mind, and Johanna is their mouthpiece.
-- Tris (Chapter 3 paragraph 2)

Importance: Tris feels it is important to remember how Amity works and the importance of Johanna in the process.

On it is the simulation data that controlled the Dauntless, and the record of what the Erudite did. It feels too important for me to even touch, but I can’t leave it here, so I grab...
-- Tris (Chapter 2 paragraph 3)