How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from An American in Paris.
Quote #10
JERRY: You and I are going out tonight. I'm going to take you to the art students' ball. You ever been to one?
MILO: No.
JERRY: You'll love it. It's jet-propelled New Year's Eve, and everybody in Paris will be there.
MILO: It's costume, isn't it?
JERRY: Nevermind. I'll take care of all that. Leave it to me. Tonight's my night.
MILO: I feel like a woman for a change.
We'd be a lot happier for Milo if this weren't such a bummer of a conversation. Here's why: Milo's reaction suggests that she can't be rich, powerful, and in charge, and also be a woman. She can be one or the other, but not both.