How we cite our quotes: (Part.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"A lot of them started like you, on the shop floor. And they did night classes and studied and now they're in the office." (2.25)
Eilis hits the ground running as soon as she reaches Brooklyn. She's always wanted to be an accountant, but now she finally has the resources to make that dream become a reality. Not the most exciting dream, sure, but we'll take it.
Quote #5
She realized that, unless she wanted to lose her job, she would have to make a decision to lift herself out of whatever it was that was affecting her. (2.123)
This is an important moment for Eilis. Although she had been working towards her dreams prior to this, she's remained in a passive role because she's not confident in herself. Now, however, she realizes that she better start swimming or she'll start sinking. So paddle away, Eilis—paddle away.
Quote #6
He talked big, asking them all the time to imagine that they were the president of a large corporation, larger than that owned by Henry Ford. (2.68)
Mr. Rosenblum, Eilis' law teacher, makes Eilis dream bigger than she ever has before. Although we're not sure if she'll ever actually build a corporation that rivals those of the big boys, this mental exercise shows Eilis that there are no limits to her dreams except the ones she places on herself.