How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Her exuberance of spirit was pruned down: the original phantom of delight had shown herself to be not too good for human nature's daily food. (49.8)
Finally, when she's ready to marry Gabriel Oak, Bathsheba has all but lost her former pride. It's kind of a shame, though, that she can't be proud and have a good life. As far as punishments go, this book is maybe a little too hard on Bathsheba for thinking she was better than other people.