How we cite our quotes: Chapter.paragraph
Quote #4
But Bedda jumps onto the porch and head butts Francesco in the shoulder. He grabs her by the hair at the front of her chest and feeds her a strawberry.
"What are you doing that for?" says Giuseppe in disgust. "Tomorrow is June third. Decoration Day. The whole town will be buying food for parties. These strawberries will sell at top price, every last one of them." (6.25-26)
Sometimes food can be a delicate subject too, because it can represent love and friendship—but also money and livelihood. Giuseppe doesn't feel that wasting a berry on a goat is worth the loss of money, but Francesco does because he loves Bedda.
Quote #5
Cirone is handing out the pizza. I want to kick him. I should be the one to make the offer—and get the credit. It was my idea to bring pizza. (9.61)
Everyone loves the people who bring food to a party… if it's good that is… and though the boys think the pizza is weird, they don't think it's bad. Score one for Cirone.
Quote #6
"And for your portion," says Charles, looking at me, "a 'gator supper. Tricia promised to make your portion special good." (9.202)
Going 'gator hunting isn't just to look tough, or for fun, but to get food. This is a far more dangerous hunt than, say, shooting a deer from far away, but just as practical in terms of what it provides.