How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
He dropped the necklace into a tray and called for the scissors. To the devil with him, I thought. Let him fetch his own scissors. He called again, his back to me, hand outstretched, bloody fingers flexing and curling. I rose from the stool with a shuddering sigh and pressed the scissors into his hand. (1.103)
Even though he's not as scientifically inclined, Will Henry has too much professional pride in his position to not do as the doctor asks.
Quote #2
Should I confess that I looked away? That I could not will my eyes to remain upon that glittering blade as it sliced into her flawless flesh? For all my desire to please and impress him with my steely resolve as a good foot soldier in the service of science, nothing could bring me to watch what came next. (1.110)
… And then his professional pride was not enough to make him watch the awful abortion of the Anthropophagus fetus. And who can blame him? He is, after all, a twelve-year-old boy, not some hardened monstrumologist.
Quote #3
"It is you, Will Henry, you who must carry on my work. I have no family and shall have none. You must be my memory. You must bear the burden of my legacy. Will you promise me that all will not have been in vain?" (2.21)
When Dr. Warthrop suffers from his depressive episodes, he often fixates on the fact that despite all of his toils no one will ever recognize all that he's accomplished. His life's work has to be done in the shadows, which isn't easy for a man who is inordinately prideful. So it's very important to him that at least Will Henry recognizes all of his achievements and will strive to carry on with the family occupation.