“But sometimes remembering isn’t for yourself, sometimes you do it just to make someone else smile. Those lies were allowed.”
The quote is about telling "white lies" or lying by omission to protect someone's feelings. In this excerpt, Pip is attempting to defend the Singh family against her brother's decision. Despite her brother's critical attitude, Pip tries to make her stepfather, Victor, and brother, Josh, feel better by telling them she went to see Ravi Singh, even though she knows it's not true. Even though she has no recollection of her biological father, she lies to her mother and tells her that she does to make her happy. In this case, lies are permissible because they are used to make someone else smile and protect their feelings.
“Because half less of a bad thing meant there was room for half good.”
The quote is a positive take on the idea of reducing negative emotions. Ravi just kissed Pippa and is encouraging her to reduce her anxiety and stress by allowing him to remove half of her negative emotions. This implies that, while negative feelings remain, they can be replaced with positive ones to make room for more positivity. This idea is reinforced by Ravi's attempt to instill confidence in Pippa before she goes on stage, demonstrating how reducing negative feelings can be beneficial. This quote also serves as a reminder that it is sometimes necessary to step away from the negative and focus on the positive.
“Women can be just as dangerous as men.”
The quote is delivered by Pip during her investigation into the murder of her friend's twin sister, Andie. Ravi warns her to be cautious as she prepares to speak with a potentially violent person of interest. Pip is trying to identify other suspects to prove that her friend did not murder Andie. She dismisses Ravi's concerns, pointing out that women can be just as dangerous as men, demonstrating that she does not believe women are less capable or weaker than men. Pip is challenging the notion that men are more dangerous than women by making this statement, and she is demonstrating her bravery and strength as she prepares to confront a potentially dangerous man.
“As if they think I don’t already know. I came out of the womb knowing how to do academic references.”
The quote is a lighthearted remark about her academic abilities and self-assurance. It implies that Pip is not only knowledgeable but also self-assured, refusing to accept help or advice from others. Her comment also implies that she is fully capable of meeting her own academic needs and does not require assistance. This could be interpreted as a sign of her independence and self-reliance, and it is likely that she is proud of her academic abilities.
