How we cite our quotes: (Paragraph)
Quote #4
"It isn't any fun to be a poor kitty out in the rain." (29)
Sure, it's kind of a silly statement. Does anyone need to be told that cats don't love torrential downpours? Not really. This kind of remark, however, does tell us that the wife sympathizes with the cat—maybe she sees a bit of herself reflected in the poor, wet kitty.
Quote #5
She studied her profile, first one side and then the other. (31)
After examining herself in front of the mirror, the wife's verdict is ultimately disapproving. It's interesting that her appearance becomes a factor in her dissatisfaction. Clearly, the boredom or satisfaction of her life rests on more than her profile and hairstyle—looks are definitely not everything. So why does she attach her sense of satisfaction to these things here? Why does she express her discontentment this way?
Quote #6
"I get so tired of it," she said. "I get so tired of looking like a boy." (35)
This statement helps narrow down where the wife's dissatisfaction lies. It's not herself she's tired of or upset with; it's her appearance. You get the sense that there is something draining about this boyish appearance—like it's something she has to keep up, and something that's, to use her words, not very "fun."