How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Title.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Now I need you to do the same, and then I'm going to give them a short vacation in Herkimer, as guests of the State of New York. They'll get a cozy little room and some new clothes, too. The kind with stripes on 'em."
For the first time in days, Weaver smiled. "Thank you, Mr. Higby. I appreciate you taking the time over it."
"Just doing my job. I've got to find Dwight and talk business for a bit. I'll call for you on my way out."
Mr. Higby went to find Mr. Sperry and Weaver went back to the sink. His head was high. His back was straight. His eyes, so dark with anger for the last four days, were filled with a clear and righteous light. (34.saltant.22-25)
It's not that Weaver resents being confined to the kitchen because of his face, it's the injustice of the situation that causes his bad mood for the four days he's stuck in the kitchen. In this case, Weaver's being treated justly by the law, and this justice in the face of injustice gives him back his dignity.
Quote #11
His mamma had lost her house. And some had said it was his fault for going to the justice. They said none of it would have ever happened if he'd just stepped aside for those trappers in the first place and kept his big mouth shut. (45.leporine.13)
This instance is one of the few times we see the undercurrents of racism running through town gossip—fault and blame are placed on Weaver for his mother's misfortune instead of on the three white trappers. The reality for Mattie and Weaver is that for as many people bent on pursuing justice and eradicating racism, there are people who believe that the status quo suffices.