How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Benton Sage had, since he was a young boy, one ultimate goal in mind at all times: to make his father proud of him. (6.15)
Poor Benton. He cares about his dad's opinion even more than he cares about his god's. Since his dad is ultimately always disappointed in him, it seems like there's going to be nothing in his future but heartbreak and shame.
Quote #5
Now, with Oslo gone, my mother had taken to visiting her sister on a daily basis, usually right after she left the salon, and would most often take Julia a sandwich or burger from somewhere, knowing she probably hadn't eaten that day. (15.15)
Cullen's mom and her sister Julia seem set in their ways since they are middle-aged adults, but when Oslo dies, all their previous habits go out the window. Instead of being the chatty one who always drops in unannounced, Julia becomes a hermit, and Cullen's mom has to step up to take care of her.
Quote #6
Beverly Ember had given up in those few weeks trying to be directly involved in her granddaughter's life, questioning whether or not she had been overbearing or too nosy. She did, however, still hand Alma a check nearly every week, trusting that she would use it for food or rent. (16.6)
Alma's grandma may not approve of her choices in life (after all, marrying Cabot wasn't the smartest thing she ever did), but she still wants her granddaughter to be okay. That's why she keeps giving her money even when she's married to a religious maniac.