How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
In the dark, Fifi gave off a fresh, wholesome smell of clean flesh. It gave solace to the third daughter, who was always so tentative and terrified and had such troubles with men. Her sister's breathing in the dark room was like having a powerful, tamed animal at the foot of her bed ready to protect her. (1.2.15)
It's no accident that Yoyo compares Fifi to a powerful animal. Just like an animal, Fifi has a very natural relationship to her own body and sexuality. She doesn't overthink things. And that's what makes her so sexy.
Quote #2
"Has he deflowered you? That's what I want to know. Have you gone behind the palm trees? Are you dragging my good name through the dirt, that is what I would like to know!" (1.2.21)
Papi's euphemism about "going behind the palm trees" is one of the best ways to talk about having sex that we've ever heard. But on a more serious note, why is he so mad at the thought that his daughter might be having sex?