Sometimes even ugly creatures prove to be worth loving once you get to know them. Perhaps you feel that way about your brothers?”
-- Ayanna (October 16 email from Ayanna)

Importance: Frankie has told Ayanna several lies about her brothers, including that they are ugly, and she talks about the ugly naked mole-rats that Ayanna cares for at the zoo. Ayanna's point is that physical beauty is not nearly as important as other characteristics, and she makes it clear that she does not believe that Skip and Nutter are ugly, but does so without calling Frankie a liar.

I'm the type of person to succeed in everything I do, which is why it's dangerous for me to start breaking laws. I could become a highly successful criminal if I wanted to.”
-- Frankie (October 17 diary entry)

Importance: Frankie has begun to break some rules, and she has lied several times, including the stories she has told to Ayanna. Her self-evaluation, that she would become...