How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"You really think I'll leave you behind?" Martinez said.
"I just ordered you to," Lewis replied. (12.111-112)
This takes a lot of guts. If you had any doubts about Commander Lewis' leadership skills, then this exchange surely must've changed your mind. Lewis would willingly trade places with Mark if given the opportunity.
Quote #5
"You just want to cut your losses. You're on damage control. You don't give a s*** about Watney's life." (16.196)
Do you agree with Mitch on this one? We go back and forth. On one hand, Teddy does seem to be overcautious about taking risks. On the other, he has good reason to be skeptical: after all, his head will be on the chopping block if things go bad. It's a tough call.
Quote #6
You probably think losing a crewman is the worst thing that can happen. Not true. Losing the whole crew is worse. You kept that from happening. (16.214)
Now that's the truth. Whenever Commander Lewis feels guilty about leaving Mark behind, she should remind herself that doing anything else would have left them all dead. That means no more disco. No more '70s television. Unless that's what they do in heaven all day, which actually sounds kind of nice.