Initially, he rebels against the notion that this ward is his real home.
Another familiar face appears when Julia comes to visit Quentin.
But Quentin isnt just trying to have some fun in this miserable world.
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But, Quentin is told, he wasnt attacking The Beast.
This revelation shocks Quentin back into the world around him.
Penny the real Penny appears in the world.
And that push brings Quentin back to life rather than giving in to the illusion around him.
No one but Quentin can see Penny, who cant go to sleep in the real world.
Quentin tells him to find him wherever he is and wake him, and Penny does just that.
Marina wants to break into Brakebills, and Quentins ailment is just the catalyst she needs.
Quentin must dosomething, but whatever answer the book holds is missing on another page.
NEXT: Is Quentin lost to Marina and Julias spell forever?
Luckily for Kady and Julias collective conscience, Quentin is not lobotomized in his dream.
He tells him none of it is real and impels him to rebel against its fake shackles.
Hes not at Brakebills to learn whats right and wrong.
Hes there to learn magic so he can decide what is or isnt right for him.
