How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Oh Lennie," she cries. "I think you just opened the window" –she touches her chest— "and let her out." (33.38)
In the same way Gram freed Lennie of her guilt about the Toby situation, Lennie does the same for Gram. By telling Gram it wasn't her fault that Paige stayed away, she "let her out." But let Paige out of where? Where is the window Gram refers to? Is it in Gram's heart, just like how Lennie describes the door in her heart opening when she kisses Joe (15.27-28)? Or is Gram talking about a window of the house? Remember, Paige is all over the house, in all of Gram's paintings.
Now might be a good time to check out the "Symbols" section. Just sayin'…