How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
He thought, The money! When I had it, I flowed money. They bled it away from me. I hemorrhaged money. But now it's almost all gone, and where am I supposed to turn for more? (2.77)
It's a measure of Wilhelm's self-indulgence and self-deception that he never seriously considers returning to work for the Rojax Corporation. He would rather risk losing the last of his savings in a gamble than lose face in front of his former employers. Sounds like somebody needs to swallow his pride.
Quote #8
Whenever she can hit me, she hits, and she seems to live for that alone. And she demands more and more, and still more. Two years ago she wanted to go back to college and get another degree. It increased my burden but I thought it would be wiser in the end if she got a better job through it. But still she takes as much from me as before. Next thing she'll want to be a doctor of philosophy. She says the women in her family live long, and I'll have to pay and pay for the rest of my life. (3.46)
Throughout the novel, Wilhelm's wife, Margaret, is depicted as a greedy, endlessly grasping shrew who's out to ruin Wilhelm and devour all of his money. Um, hello—hasn't he ever seen how cute shrews are in real life? What do you think? Is Margaret really after Wilhelm's wealth (or what's left of it, anyway), or is she only trying to get what's hers?
Quote #9
His father said, "I can't give you any money. There would be no end to it if I started. You and your sister would take every last buck from me. I'm still alive, not dead. I am still here. Life isn't over yet. I am as much alive as you or anyone. And I want nobody on my back. Get off! And I give you the same advice, Wilky. Carry nobody on your back." (3.104)
What's the deal with Dr. Adler? Is he really just a cranky old Ebenezer Scrooge, or is he right to protect himself from his son's bumbling, money-grabbing ways?