How we cite our quotes: (Story.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"Yeah. They were particular friends," Sylvester said. "You would always find him up in Bitsy's hotel room. They would be playing rummy or else lying on the floor reading the sports page together." (Jockey.13)
There's something in the use of the word "particular" that seems condescending, here. Do you agree?
Quote #8
A great commotion of feelings—understanding, remorse, and unreasonable love—made him cover his face with his hands. (Madame.59)
For Mr. Brook, sympathy brings sudden love, as if understanding anything can make you love it. Sound familiar, old guy from "A Tree, A Rock, A Cloud"?
Quote #9
Martin loved to bathe his children, loved inexpressibly the tender, naked bodies as they stood in the water so exposed. It was not fair of Emily to say that he showed partiality. (Domestic.76)
In taking charge of the children when the maid is off duty, and his wife Emily is on a bender, Martin feels and demonstrates a closeness rarely portrayed by fathers of this era.