How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
It was as if in killing her, the act had been too gentle, I had not plumbed the hatred where the real injustice was stored. (2.86)
So let's get this straight: You choked your wife to death and threw her out the window, yet you believe you were too gentle? That's pure insanity. It's clear that Rojack's violent instincts have taken over, transforming this seemingly mild-mannered professor into a bona fide maniac.
Quote #5
I was a brain full of blood, the light went red, it was red. I took him from behind, my arms around his waist, hefted him in the air, and slammed him to the floor. (7.96)
Just as with Deborah, Rojack loses control of his emotions and impulsively commits an act of violence. In fact, you can connect this to an even earlier event—his wartime fight with a gaggle of Germans. When Rojack commits violence, he usually loses his sense of self, devolving into a pure, animalistic rage. It's also worth mentioning that the phrasing here could easily be placed in a sexual context. We'll let you try that out for yourself, though.
Quote #6
I had never had an idea I was this strong, exhilarated in the fact of the strength itself, and then he went limp and I let go. (7.96)
Rojack sure feels exhilarated a lot, huh? There's a racial aspect to this exchange, as well: Because black men are looked at with fear by society, Rojack feels especially proud of his little victory. Unlike with Deborah, however, Rojack finds himself unable to kill Shago.