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On page 323 it is said that Matt is not bad, which has happened many times. Oddly enough it is always the Keepers who judge him for his behavior like calling him an aristocrat. I find it important because the fact Matt did nothing and the fact that the Keepers are being oddly abusing now that he is further into the system. They were nice when he first came but now that he has been there they seem more twisted and evi

On page 239 there is another occurrence of Matt being called a clone which has happened through the whole story. I find it important since we are now aware of who has was a clone of and as well as the reason why he was a clone. But I do wonder since El Patron had died due to Maria poisoning Matt's heart, is he really still gonna be called a clone if he isn't a clone to someone? Plus Matt almost got killed for being c

There is a memory moment on page 191. Matt had thought about what El Patron and MacGregor said at the party. I see it as important because the fact that it was about transplants and is what made Matt realize what clones were used for. But what if Matt escaped or like El Patron never did that to him. It could happen but still what if he escaped before El Patron tried?

“Brother” on page 168, I have an again and again moment with this word as Matt has said it many times now. It's not just a once thing but he also did it with other animals. I see this as important because the fact he calls almost anything brother on page 168 he had specifically said “Brother Wasp”. I wonder if this has a meaning behind it since Matt is El Patron’s clone. So what if when El Patron was younger he too c

I have an again and again moment when I saw how Celia always calls Matt “Mi vida.” this was found on page 150. I see it as important because the fact Celia isn't technically related to him yet still cares for him deeply. Since Matt is a clone of El Patron yet I have only seen El patron care because Matt is actually a clone of El Patron. Which is why I am questioning if he actually cares for Matt or just wants Matt to

On page 113 I had an aha moment when I realized that Matt isn't allowed around things. What if it is because the one he is a clone of since he has high power he doesn't want to lose his clone. But truly I do wonder what If he is overly guarded when he is out in public spaces. Like is there truly a reason for him having to have mattresses under him while rope climbing.

On page 98 I have a memory moment that happens with Matt where he was reading a book. I think this is important because it could be about the history of characters that are still alive. But what really caught my attention is the fact he was 6, which maybe he is a clone especially since he keeps being compared to El Pantron which has happened many times now.

On page 81 I have an again and again moment with how cheerful the teacher is. I see it as important because Matt finally talked and snapped at her because how cheerful and how many compliments she gave him. Which school was new to him so I guess it makes sense why he kind of flipped out on her. I wonder if this is the reason why Matt had to learn by TV.

On page 32 I have an again and again moment when it says “clone”. In the story it has been said to Matt many times already. I think it is important since they called him filthy as well as if he had done something illegal. But what if Matt isn't actually a clone and is a real person but is just seen as a clone by everyone else. Or he could be a clone and he has a perfect amount of feelings. I do wonder why he doesn’t

On page 7 there was an A-ha moment when it brought up a sticky note on the microwave. I realized that the person who did this likely is the parent of the child. And since children tend to not listen. I see it as important because the fact children could possibly put something in the microwave not knowing what the microwave does as there was also a belt on