"... Matt was so terrified, he couldn't squeeze out a single word. 'Maybe he's and idiot,' the girl said matter-of-factly. 'Hey, are you an idiot?' Matt shook his head. The girl laughed." - Page 9.
There are many reactions between characters, both positive and negative. Most of the reactions between many of the characters towards Matt are negative, because of the fact that he is a clone. Almost all of the children in the big house have a changes reaction to Matt once they find out that he is a clone. At first, the children show affection and concern towards Matt, but after, Matt is considered a "filthy clone", a "dirty animal" and a "little beast". Rosa's reaction towards Matt is worst of all, as he is forcing her into solitude. Nobody wants to be around a clone, or anyone who is around a clone. Rosa resorts to being mean to Matt. The children in the house don't pay attention to Matt, except for Maria and Tom. Tom shoots Matt with a pea shooter, and treats him with a hostile attitude. Maria's reaction towards Matt is one of the only positive ones. Maria sees Matt as a regular kid instead of a clone. Celia, his caregiver, sees Matt as a child, not a clone. She loves Matt and really cares about him.
~Meagan
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