How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
He then grasped a cudgel in his hand, and catching the captain by the collar with the other, gave him a most severe drubbing, and ended with telling him, he now had some revenge for what his dear Fanny had suffered. (3.12.6)
Whoa there, Joseph. This is not the naïve kid who started out as a footman; he's gotten a little more assertive on his journey. Does it seem like the violence here is an appropriate response, given what almost happened to Fanny? Do people actually listen to reason in this novel? Why or why not?
Quote #8
When Fanny saw her Joseph receive a blow in his face, and blood running in a stream from him, she began to tear her hair, and invoke all human and divine power to his assistance. (4.7.6)
Dang. If Fanny has her way, Joseph's gonna have a pretty sweet Dream Team at his service. More importantly, though, we can tell that Fanny doesn't just have the hots for Joseph; she actually loves him. It's clear by the way she reacts when she sees him get hurt.
Quote #9
Joseph was of a different complexion, and begged Adams to let his rival come on; for he had a good cudgel in his hand, and did not fear him. (4.11.1)
Joseph is basically dependent on his cudgel. You might say it's an extension of himself—a particularly sharp and merciless extension of himself. Why do the guys in this novel need weapons like this?