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Identity Quotes in The Price of Salt, or Carol

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"All right. Come on. Let's get to Des Moines. How about you driving a while?"

They changed places. (19.174-19.175)

The short three-word sentence at the end here is another line with a double meaning. In the plot, the two ladies are simply switching places in the car. But this is the beginning of the role reversal, where Therese starts to be the one in charge of the relationship and Carol becomes her passenger.