Quote 25
"Something's gotta change," I said. "That's all I know."
"You mean like change clothes? Or change a tire? Should I change the tire on my bike? Would that do it?"
"You're not funny. You know what I mean."
She saw I was upset. Her face got serious (25.7-10).
We do know what Leo means here. He means that she has to change who she is or they will break up. Way to be a friend, Leo. Way to be a friend.
Quote 26
"So," I said, "what happened when you asked Dori Dilson?"
"She said no. She's mad at me."
"I could tell."
"Ever since I became Susan. She thinks I betrayed myself" (27.11-13).
Dori is mad at Susan, but we can't help but let out a little cheer for this ninth grader. We think the fact that she's mad at Stargirl is actually an indication that she is Stargirl's one true friend. She's loyal in the way that truly counts.
Quote 27
I waited until the last of the students had left the courtyard, and Stargirl and Dori were performing for no one. To my surprise they went on and on. It was too painful to watch. I left school by another door (30.42)
The contrast between Dori and Leo is so drastic here that we can't help but compare the two. Dori is there by Stargirl's side when no one else is, and Leo runs in the opposite direction.