Irony of Complaint
On page 61, Omri complains about a chore. His father uses his precise words to tell Omri he must comply.
Weaponry
The individuals Omri and Patrick animate both have weapons. Omri and Patrick were hit by a tiny arrow and shot by a real bullet, respectively. The damage caused by these blows was localized, but damage sustained to the figurines by the real world was large-scale.
Worries
Banks cultivates a mood of fear as Omri learns the extent to which others react to his secret. The second "secret" feels fear from Omri's quilt; his horse topples often. The nature of Omri's fear is especially used as a foil for Little Bear's dictates. Little Bear is able to develop the resources around him into a longhouse, while Omri has only one thing to hide.
Siblings
Omri's brothers burst into his room and tease him. They show how the sibling unit functioned before Omri turned the key in the cupboard. His frustrations now are the same, but he wants them to leave him alone so he can return his focus to Little Bear and Boone.
Friendship
Banks examines the friendship between Omri and Patrick at the beginning of the novel, which shows us that the two boys are going to resolve their dispute. The reconciliation presents itself as quicker for the reader than for the friends.
