How we cite our quotes:
Quote #7
They waited for the pain of Camara's death to lessen. They waited to ask forgiveness of each other. They waited until they could talk again. (2.24.16)
Lynne and Truman's marriage was already on the rocks before this, but Camara's death settles things. Ironically, this event likely sets the stage for the later reconciliation between the two—it's not until Truman is humbled by the reality of death that he is able to make some sort of peace with his former wife.
Quote #8
"It's a black characteristic, man [...] We don't go on over death the way whiteys do." (3.26.8)
If you ask us, this a much healthier response to death. Sure, there's room to cry and be sad, but it's equally important to celebrate life. After all, it's only by living that we carry our loved ones' memories forward.
Quote #9
When his son was killed he had gone temporarily insane. Meridian had read about it in the paper. (3.28.12)
Meridian undergoes a transformation after seeing this man at church. She has never seen someone so profoundly shaken by the death of a loved one before, and he inspires her to commit more fully to protecting life.