How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
So this road of dread is a lover’s lane. (1.121)
Rabbit’s fear is intense as he drives down this road on his supposed journey down south, the first time he leaves Janice. It’s ironic that the road that scares him is a road is a "lover’s lane" when he’s fleeing love gone bad. The road also leads to a crossroads. At the end of the lover’s lane Rabbit comes to a highway, and can choose to continue his journey south, or head north, back to his home. He sees no signs to guide him, and head back home.
Quote #5
"I think you would like it if she [Janice] was there."
"No, I wouldn’t," he tells Ruth. "I’m scared of her."
"Obviously," Ruth says.
"There’s something about her," he insists. "She’s a menace."
"This poor wife you left. You’re the menace, I’d say." (4.84-4.88)
As free and easy as Ruth tries to be, she considers his leaving Janice a criminal act.