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Quote #7
She stayed to the night service--"love feast"-- which was very warm and full of spirit. (84)
Hmm, sounds like the opposite of what's going on in Delia's house. The church is like chicken noodle soup for her tired soul—it's a way for her to feel some sort of love in her life, because she sure ain't getting any from Sykes.
Quote #8
"Whut's de mattah, ol' satan, you aint kickin' up yo' racket?" (86)
Nope, Delia's not talking to Sykes here; she's talking to the snake. Unfortunately, 'satan' is not where he's supposed to be (in his box) and has escaped, appearing in the most sacred of places—the bed.
Quote #9
"Well, Ah done de bes' Ah could. If things aint right, Gawd knows taint mah fault." (94)
We're with Delia on this one. If we were God, we'd be on her side, too. She's been a good, faithful wife for 15 years, cooking, cleaning, keeping house, and going to church. In fact, in many people's books, she's a model wife, and Sykes definitely doesn't deserve her.