How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
I opened the journal. On the inside cover Amy had sketched a guy with wavy hair, a five o'clock shadow, and a wickedly sexy smile. Underneath she'd scribbled "Note to self: if you get to heaven and happen to run into Charlotte Brontë let her know that this is how Mr. Rochester should look." I smiled. Only Amy would dream about meeting Charlotte Brontë in heaven just so she could discuss Mr. Rochester. (4.26)
Another book, another romantic hero. Amy seems to think she's found her dream guy from the novels she reads in the form of Jake with his gorgeous hair and sexy stubble. You can't say she doesn't have good taste.
Quote #5
Spring formal has everyone in a frenzy at school. I intend to stay home, bathe in a tub of chocolate frosting, and watch Pride and Prejudice for the hundred and fiftieth time, wishing that someone would look at me from across the dance floor like Mr. Darcy looks at Elizabeth. (10.7)
We're not going to argue with Amy—Mr. Darcy is pretty amazing. But is Amy holding herself back from a chance at a real relationship by comparing her ideal guy to a fictional one?
Quote #6
Now, standing outside the classroom, I badly wanted to give her my assessment of Mr. Dermott, her Mr. Knightly. I would tell her she knew a romantic hero when she saw one. The guy was dreamy, smart, and confident. And the fact that he'd come to her rescue that day made him close to perfect in my mind.
Further down the hall, Jake stood talking with a group of guys […]
Our gazes met and stuck there until I pulled mine away. The jury was still out on Amy's other pick for romantic hero. Dreamy, smart, and confident, yes, but his character was harder to read. (12.1-3)
Mr. Dermott fits into the romantic hero mold (or so Dani thinks), but she's not so sure about Jake. Dani wants to hate him for what he said, but she keeps finding out about his good qualities. He sounds more and more like Mr. Darcy every day.