Petra's Powers

"It was a funny thing about my ittle sister, Petra. She seemed so normal. We never suspected - not one of us." (page 83)

This quote is taken from the beginning of the ninth chapter. At this point in the novel, I have learned a lot as a reader. Because David's society is trying to rebuild in the true image of God, they cast-away any people with deviations to the norm. David has realized that he has a deviation, but it is not something that can be detected by looking at his appearance. David has the ability to speak to people telepathically and he is not the only one with this deviation. This quote is the preface to when he realizes that his little sister, Petra has the same deviation that he has. The odd thing about Petra's deviation is that the power in which she delivers her telepathic messages is unprecedented to David. David also realizes that he has to train Petra in order to develop her ability and teach her how to control it. David must help Petra develop her powers while making sure to keep his unknown from the members of his society.