Jude the Obscure Dreams, Hopes, and Plans Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

Onward he still went, under the influence of a childlike yearning for the one being in the world to whom it seemed possible to fly. (2.7.34)

For Jude, Sue slowly takes on many of the same qualities as Christminster. Early on, she becomes this unattainable thing of perfection, and his dream of having her competes with (and, at times, surpasses) his dream of finding success in Christminster.

Quote #8

'You are Joseph the dreamer of dreams, dear Jude. And a tragic Don Quixote.' (4.1.68-9)

Double dream reference! Not quite as exciting as Double Dream Hands, but still pretty exciting. While Joseph can see the future in his dreams, Don Quixote is impractical and idealistic. He dreams only impossible dreams, which is is where the hit song from the Broadway musical Man of La Mancha comes from.

Quote #9

'I should like to go back to live there—perhaps to die there!' (5.8.67)

Once again, the Christminster dream rears its ugly head. This is the decision that will lead to Jude's demise.