How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"Perspiration trickled through Chacko's hair. He felt as though a company of ants was touring his scalp." (14.94)
One thing the author does really well is to show us people's fear rather than telling us about it. Here Chacko breaks out in a cold sweat when he finds out that Velutha is a card-carrying member of the Communist Party.
Quote #8
"Sophie Mol? She whispered to the rushing river. "We're here! Here! Near the illimba tree!"
Nothing.
On Rahel's heart Pappachi's moth snapped open its somber wings.
Out.
In.
And lifted its legs.
Up.
Down. (16.16-23)
Here we see Pappachi's moth used as a symbol of fear. The timing of this moment is especially creepy. You can almost hear the moth's wings on Rahel's pounding heart.
Quote #9
Screams died in them and floated belly up, like dead fish. Cowering on the floor, rocking between dread and disbelief, they realized that the man being beaten was Velutha. (18.58)
This is a moment of sheer terror, pure and simple. Estha and Rahel have probably never even imagined that such brutality was possible, and to see it happening to someone they love so much – well, that's just truly terrifying.