How we cite our quotes: (Section.Paragraph)
Quote #4
She told Jake a lot of stuff, how the German had tried to get her [...] how another time, when they happened to be alone in the house together, he tore her dress open clear down the front (1.13)
Mrs. Grimes is subjected to sexual harassment on a constant basis. But the law is on the German's side: she's a "bound girl" and legally considered his property. She couldn't get help if she tried.
Quote #5
Every moment of every day, as a young girl, was spent feeding something. Then she married Jake Grimes and he had to be fed (2.2-3)
Anderson uses the concept of "feeding" to show how women are forced to sacrifice their lives to support men. Mrs. Grimes has never been able to figure out what her dreams are—much less pursue them—because her whole life has been spent working.
Quote #6
If there wasn't anything to eat in the house when they came home the old man gave his old woman a cut over the head (2.5)
Is it really her fault that there's no food in the house? Maybe Jake should take a look in the mirror and realize that he's doing a pretty poor job of supporting his family, instead of taking out his frustration on his wife.