How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Section.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Dante never thought up that turn of the screw for his condemned lovers. Paolo was never promoted to Purgatory. (1.5.1.35)
It's interesting that Fowler compares himself with a figure doomed forever in Hell. Is that how he sees his relationship with Phuong? In a way, yes. It's the hell of uncertainty and fear that Phuong will leave. Love hurts.
Quote #5
'And if you lose Phuong, will you be sensible?'
'Oh yes, I hope so. And you?'
'I doubt it. I might even run amok. Have you thought about that, Pyle?' (2.1.62-64)
This is a dig at Pyle, who rarely considers how his well-meaning actions with affect others.
Quote #6
'Is that how you make love in America – figures of income and blood group?'
'I don't know, I've never done it before. Maybe at home my mother would talk to her mother.' (2.1.113-14)
Pyle's as ignorant about sexuality as he is about the politics of Vietnam. His ignorance in both matters antagonizes Fowler.