How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"To tell the truth, I think I'm in love with Anne herself." Surprised by his unintended confession, he sat back, drained his coffee, rubbed his thighs, was aware of his toes tapping a rapid tattoo on the floor and his face blushing. Laughing to cover his confusion he said, "I do feel as if I know her better than anyone else. I mean, better than any of my family or friends." (4.108)
It's clear Jacob's got a special place in his heart for Anne Frank, and in case we didn't catch it before, he spells it out for us here. He feels such a deep connection with her, despite the fact that she's just available in a book.
Quote #2
And then Sam spoke for the first time since he was brought to us, saying in a clear high sing-song voice, "I have desired to go where springs not fail, to fields where flies no sharp and sided hail and a few lilies blow. And I have asked to be where no storms come, where the green swell is in the havens dumb, and out of the swing of the sea." (5.27)
Sam quotes from poetry to bring the others comfort and joy, but he also cries. So poignant, Shmoopsters.
Quote #3
When I heard them, I thought poor tortured Sam was uttering beautiful strange shell-shocked words. But Jacob knew they were a poem, which later he taught to me. As also one other, of which I shall tell you soon, that I have treasured throughout my life. (5.30)
This book of poetry becomes so important to Geertrui and Jacob when they are in the hiding place together, so we know the first time we see it is significant too. Her reaction to the poem Sam quotes is almost as touching as the poem itself.