In this scene of the book powerless by Lauren Roberts. The main character Paedyn Gray is in the Purging Trails, surrounded by Elites that would kill Paedyn if they found out she’s and Ordinary, Paedyn has to hide the fact that she doesn’t possess power all throughout the trials.
A flicker of doubt crossed my mind, a whisper that I didn’t belong here, that I wasn’t strong enough to survive this. But I shoved it down, burying it beneath layers of resolve. I had to win- not for glory, not for fame, but because losing wasn’t an option. Not for me. Not for my family. Not for anyone else who had ever been told they weren’t enough (p.134)
I chose this quote because its shows paedyn’s bravery and determination. It shows she wont give up even when everything is against her, like she being powerless and having to hide it to be safe from the powerful people that want to get rid of people like her. She’s fighting for people that feel powerless. I like this book because it teaches us to keep pushing and trying even if it seems impossible.