How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Dicey whipped her apron up over her head and rolled it into a ball. She grabbed her books, fast, because Miss Eversleigh was moving toward her. She rushed out of the room, slamming the apron into the trash basket by the door. (3.168)
Consider Voigt’s word choice here: Dicey "slammed" the apron into the trash basket, kind of like a basketball player slam-dunking a ball into the net. Not only is Dicey throwing away a symbol of femininity, she’s doing it in a very un-feminine way.
Quote #5
She wore makeup on her eyes, lips, and skin. Her hair had every strand in a particular place. The woman looked up and caught Dicey’s eye. "Can I help you?" she asked. Dicey shook her head and turned her attention back to Gram. (4.82)
Dicey’s almost like a little kid hiding behind her mom here. She’s able to lead her three brothers and sisters from Massachusetts to Maryland, but lipstick is scary?
Quote #6
"My granddaughter needs a bra," Gram said.
Dicey looked away. She looked back at Gram, angry. She looked at the saleslady, who was staring at her. She glared at Gram. This was a trick, a rotten trick. (4.207-208)
You know you’ve got an unusual 13-year-old girl when you have to bribe her with yarn and club sandwiches to get her to buy a foundation garment. Classic Dicey.