How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Book.Chapter.Line)
Quote #10
"Our dear dove then, as Kate calls her, has folded her wonderful wings." (2.10.3.9)
This is one of the nicest sentences in the entire book, and it informs Merton that Milly Theale has passed away. Like a beautiful dove, Milly has floated through people's lives as a delicate and beautiful presence. But now, she has peacefully died and has left behind her a legacy of kindness. In her youth, Milly is really a symbol of innocence and goodness in this novel. She never grows old enough to be jaded, and in this sense, her death allows her to remain forever young. Let's listen to Milly's song.