How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
A new sickness invaded Jerry, the sickness of knowing what he'd become, another animal, another beast, another violent person in a violent world, inflicting damage, not disturbing the universe, but damaging it. (37.28)
Jerry did give in to a desire for violence. He wanted to physically punish Emile, and he delivered a blow and enjoyed it. This is a big part of why he feels so bad about things at the end of the novel. If he was seduced by violence in this instant, what's to stop him from committing other acts of violence? He might be asking himself this type of question.