How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
The other drag queens at our school rarely sit with her at lunch; they say she doesn't take good enough care of her nails, and that she looks a little too buff in a tank top. (3.7)
Infinite Darlene can't help what her body looks like. How do you think this affects Infinite Darlene's sense of self—or does it?
Quote #5
"He wants me to march with the rest of the team. But as homecoming queen, I'm also supposed to be introducing the team. If I don't do the proper introductions, my tiara might be in doubt. Trilby Pope would take my place, which would be ghastly, ghastly, ghastly. Her boobs are faker than mine." (3.10)
Just like "the other drag queens" (see previous quote) reject Infinite Darlene, here we see Infinite Darlene returning the favor with her judgy take on Trilby Pope's boobs. Why can't these girls all just get along?
Quote #6
Infinite Darlene strides out in a pink ball gown, covered by her quarterback jersey. The homecoming king, Dave Sprat, hangs from her arm, a good thirteen inches shorter than her (if you count the heels.) (4.12)
We're digging on Levithan's use of "hangs from her arm." It could simply refer to the height difference, but check out the subtle gender twist here—when you think of someone hanging on someone else's arm, you might be reminded of the term arm candy, which usually refers to a woman.