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"Her or Me"
Nick tells Caitlin that she has to choose between him and Elsa. This has to do with Nick's conflict because he is too controlling.
"Make your choice, Cat. That bitch or me." -pg 65 -
"Stealing Beer"
Nick's dad accuses him of stealing beer and he yells and hits Nick. This has to do with Nick's conflict because it helps create it. Getting hit by his father creates Nick to be violent to others. He doesn't think he can control it.
"He hit me hard in the face, and i stumbled back onto my bed." -pg 75 -
"No Necklace"
Nick tells Caitlin that she can't wear her new necklace because it is ugly and he throws it out the window. This has relates to Nick's conflict because he is too controlling of Caitlin.
"I said, take that stupid thing off." -pg 99 -
"Locker Room After Practice"
Tom tells Nick that he has changed and been acting wierd since he started dating Caitlin. This relates to Nick's conflict because his personality is changing and he doesn't think anything about it.
"You're acting wierd." -pg 116 -
"Caitlin Singing with Derek"
Nick found Caitlin singing with Derek and he yelled at her and called her names and hit her. This reflects Nick's conflict because he can't control his anger and he does things that he shouldn't.
"I could see the red mark spreading under her hand." -pg 125 -
"Halloween Night"
Nick gets mad at Caitlin because she is supposed to go spent Thanksgiving with her father. He makes her change her mind. This reflects Nick's conflict because he is too controlling of Caitlin and he makes her do everything that he wants her to do.
"You can be replaced!" -pg136 -
"The Beating"
Nick beat Caitlin because she sang a song up on stage in front of everyone. This goes with Nick's conflict because he says he could not control himself and he just kept hitting Caitlin.
"I hit her again. This time, my fist clenched, my feet set." -pg 242 -
"Valentines Day"
Nick has to tell the class about his family and their relationship. He does not tell them the truth about his father. This relates to his conflict because he will not tell people the truth and he just keeps it to himself.
"Tell me about your father." "He's my hero." -pg 89 -
"Stalker"
Nick is following Caitlin through Coconut Grove and he says he isn't really following her. This relates to Nick's conflict because he cannot get over Caitlin and he won't except the fact.
"I am not following Caitlin." -pg 119 -
"Hit Me!"
Mario gets Nick mad and tell him to hit him. Nick wont do it though. This reflects Nick's conflict because it shows that he can controll himself and that he doesn't always have to use violence.
"You just did it with me. You can do the same with her." -pg 222
