On the Road Friendship Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #13

The night was getting more and more frantic. I wished Dean and Carlo were there - then I realized they’d be out of place and unhappy. They were like the man with the dungeon stone and the gloom, rising from the underground, the sordid hipsters of America, a new beat generation that I was slowly joining. (I.9.15)

Sal has a subtle and detailed understanding of his friends.

Quote #14

It’s not that he ever blamed me for taking off with his girl; it was only a point that always tied us together; that guy was loyal to me and had real affection for me, and God knows why. (I.11.5)

Sal’s casual treatment of Remi’s loyalty is interesting and may reflect Dean’s initial feelings for Sal.

Quote #15

"Agreed!" I said. Remi ran to tell Lee Ann. I wanted to jump down from a mast and land right in her, but I kept my promise to Remi. I averted my eyes from her. (I.11.76)

Sal’s loyalty to Remi stands in contrast to Dean’s poor treatment of Sal.