How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
A cocky young fool I'd been, assuming I'd be a junior sailmaker. Me with no Academy training, and no wealth to help advance me. Of course I'd be pushed aside by the likes of Otto Lunardi's boy. I felt no anger with the captain. He was an honorable man and had always done his best for me. But in my guts I already felt a hard, hot loathing for Lunardi's son. (3.28)
Sometimes jealousy is a totally justified emotion. Bruce got the position that Matt has worked hard for without putting an ounce of effort towards the accomplishment—all because his daddy paid for it. Matt's dad is dead, and he doesn't have any money either. All aboard the jealousy train, Matt, we'll pay your fare—you deserve it.
Quote #2
Inside, the sailmakers would be in a frenzy, seeking out every tear in her gossamer gas cells. Outside, the hull crawled with more crew, patching all those holes we'd missed. I wished I was with them. Lunardi was up there. But here I was, shimmied halfway up a coconut palm, trying to string a tarpaulin to make some shade for our precious passengers. (8.9)
Matt is jealous of the sailmakers. Frankly, we're jealous of the passengers. Their role sounds awesome.
Quote #3
"I'm sure he can keep a secret. He seems a perfect gentleman."
"A much better bet than a cabin boy, you're quite right. I'm sure you'll be much more comfortable with Mr. Lunardi. Good night, miss." (10.138-139)
Kate didn't mean anything by it, but Matt's speaking out of anger. Not only is Bruce more qualified for the word gentlemen because he's loaded, but he stole Matt's job. Don't throw a pity party yet though, Matt. Keep it together.