"...brown skin and black hair like his dead mother but with weird pale blue eyes like his father" (Bacigalupi 10).

Nailer was half of something and a quarter of something else. He was also skinny and that's why he was on light crew.

"His bruises were almost all faded even if his arm was still in a single" (Bacigalupi 74).

This shows that he was tough and hardworking. Also is shows he could fight through pain and he learned this quickly.

"He glanced back. The end of the train was here. Now or never" (Bacigalupi 187).

Now Nailer could now make quicker decisions than he had been making with his dad and back at the beach. He was with Tool now and learned from him.

"...Tool's eyes stopped him. 'I understand. I'll be careful'" (Bacigalupi 248)

This shows that Nailer was becoming more and more wise. Also he could read people better and understand them.

"...and either way, if you're too stupid or lazy or untrustworthy... No one will vouch for you"(Bacigalupi 250).

It's quote reveals how Nailer has found his place in life. Such as a totem pole, Nailer has placed himself on one.

"My dad doesn't give anyone a chance for second thoughts. He cuts you first" ( Bacigalupi 251).

Nailer finally figured out the way his dad worked and the real spirit inside Richard Lopez which ended in a ruthless awakening.