connecting historic documents to today

"...and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there no such a thing as slavery upon earth. Even the expression is impious, for so unlimiting a power can belong only to God..."

"It matters not where you live, or what rank of life you hold, the evil or the blessing will reach you all."

extremely loud & incredibly close

I feel bad for Oskar. I think he is afraid that his mom will die and he'll be alone in the world with no one (besides his Grandmother, who's likely to die in a few years). On top of that, he gets bullied by Jimmy Snyder at school, and he doesn't seem to have many friends. He is already very alone and mentions death a lot, and asks why life is worth living. I think his quest will fulfill him and make him happier in the end.