Go Set a Watchman Principles Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1


"The only remedy for this is not to let it beat you." (1.33)

Atticus is talking about arthritis here, but this philosophy could be applied to any fight he gets into. He won't let anyone beat him, at all, ever. He is completely rigid, even in old age.

Quote #2

Alexandra was not amused. She was extremely annoyed. She could not comprehend the attitudes of young people these days. (3.71)

This odd jump into Alexandra's head shows us her inner thoughts toward Jean Louise—and all youth. They seem to be in line with older people in the South, not understanding a younger generation, and unwilling to even try to understand their principles.

Quote #3

She did not stand alone, but what stood behind her, the most potent moral force in her life, was the love of her father. (9.14)

The foundation of Jean Louise's principles is her father. So when that foundation begins to crack, everything starts crumbling down.