How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph) or (Chapter.Section.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Got to where he wanted to be more friendly than I did […] He tried to get Judge Holman to sell Isaac South to keep me from marrying him." (4.3.18)
Alice explains how Rufus started paying sexual attention to her as they grew into teenagers. But he knew all along that Alice loved Isaac. He even tried to get Isaac sold away from his father's plantation just to prevent the two from getting married.
Quote #5
She said it with no concern at all even though she knew her life could become much harder if Rufus married. (5.10.6)
Alice doesn't seem to care if Rufus marries a white woman. She doesn't seem to realize, though, that this new wife will have it in for her from day one. The new wife isn't likely to appreciate the fact that Rufus is living with a slave who he's had several children with.
Quote #6
At Christmas, there was another party—dancing, singing, three marriages. (5.11.5)
Marriages seem to be a big part of the Old South celebrations we find in this book. And why not? A marriage is a good reason for a party, and a party is a good way to distract yourself from the fact that you're a slave.