How we cite our quotes: (Section.Paragraph)
Quote #4
The generous abundance of her passion, without guile or trickery, was like a white flame which penetrated and found response in depths of his own sensuous nature that had never yet been reached. (2.20)
Interestingly, Calixta has the kind of power here that in sexual scenes is usually reserved for male characters. Because her "passion" is so "abundan[t]" and powerful, she's the one who "penetrate[s]" Alcée. She reaches inside of him and makes him feel just as deeply as he's made her feel.
Quote #5
As for Clarisse, she was charmed upon receiving her husband's letter. She and the babies were doing well. The society was agreeable; many of her old friends and acquaintances were at the bay. (5.1)
Clarisse seems to be embodying ladylike behavior here. Everything is nice and polite and aboveboard. This couldn't be more different from the sexualized language used to describe the way Calixta feels when she's hanging out with Clarisse's husband. (We discuss this in more detail in "Characters: Clarisse.")