The Price of Salt, or Carol Chapter 10 Quotes
The Price of Salt, or Carol Chapter 10 Quotes
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Quote 1
She complemented Carol's solemnity, she could remind Carol to laugh. (10.41)
Perhaps opposite identities attract, but Therese has to become more than just Carol's amusement before the two of them can have an equal relationship.
Quote 2
"I should think you'd be good for her. Because Carol's so serious." (10.53)
When Abby says this, we understand that Carol isn't a little frosty only toward Therese—she's this way with everyone. It's part of her stone-faced personality.
Quote 3
Perhaps [Abby] was in love with Carol, too. It put Therese on guard with her. It created a tacit rivalry that gave her a curious exhilaration, a sense of certain superiority over Abby—emotions that Therese had never known before, never dared to dream of, emotions consequently revolutionary in themselves. (10.24)
The jealousy drives a competition between Therese and Abby, in a friendly way, and it also encourages Therese. If Carol can be close with Abby, it gives Therese hope that she can grow close to Carol, too.