How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
There was Shago's umbrella […] Grasping the umbrella I felt stronger now, like a derelict provided with a cigarette, a drink, and a knife. (8.333)
This solidifies it: Rojack is straight-up addicted to violence—and when you mix this with his alcoholism, you end up with one nasty cocktail. Interestingly, for the first time, here Rojack inflicts violence on someone who probably deserves it. This is as close as you're going to get to a happy ending in this book.