How we cite our quotes: (Act.Line)
Quote #4
Arkadina: Ten or fifteen years ago, there was music and singing here by the lake almost every night. (1.122)
The habit of nostalgia reveals Arkadina's age more than the presence of her son does, though she doesn't seem to realize this.
Quote #5
Sorin: Let's go in, shall we? I'm going to catch my death in all this dampness. And my legs hurt. (1.156)
Sixty years old and ailing, Sorin is a constant reminder of mortality for the other characters.
Quote #6
Dorn: You're sixty years old. Medicine won't help.
Sorin: But I want to go on living! Even at sixty! (2.27-8)
Dorn's medical philosophy certainly differs from the approach of today: prolonging youth as long as possible. Sorin is understandably a little perturbed by his physician's lack of compassion.