How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"Frederick! Frederick! Come to me. I am dying. Little first-born child, come to me once again!" (1.16.41)
Mrs. Hale's dying wish is to see her son Frederick one last time. Of course that's understandable, but you've also got to wonder whether this obsession with Frederick makes Margaret feel a little taken for granted.
Quote #8
Her daughter left her after dinner, sitting in her easy chair, with her hand lying in her husband's, who looked more worn and suffering than she by far. (1.21.40)
It's kind of sweet that Mr. Hale looks even more worn out than his wife when she's dying of an illness. But on the other hand, there's part of you that wants to slap Mr. Hale and tell him to show a little more strength and courage in difficult times. All he ever seems to do is worry and wait for his daughter Margaret to fix everything.
Quote #9
"And, Margaret, if I am to die—if I am one of those appointed to die before many weeks are over—I must see my child first." (1.25.29)
Mrs. Hale knows that she's on the way out. But she still clings to the thought of seeing her son Frederick before it's all over. After all, it only seems fair.