How we cite our quotes: (Part.Paragraph)
Quote #4
She liked the morning air and the quietness of these few leafy streets, streets that had shops only on the corners, streets where people lived. (2.20)
Although this might not be the typical conception of Brooklyn, much of the borough is just like this—quiet, quaint neighborhoods with beautiful, tree-lined streets. Unlike Manhattan—which is all hustle and bustle—Brooklyn has a few spots where Eilis can just chill.
Quote #5
When she arrived at Fulton Street, there would be so many people crowding to cross the street [...] that on the first morning she thought a fight had broken out. (2.20)
Of course, there are some parts of Brooklyn that are busier than a Walmart on Black Friday. While this intense activity frightens Eilis at first, it also energizes her, giving her a bit of that New York energy that makes the city so unique: concrete jungle where dreams are made of. And if you're not singing that Alicia Keys/Jay-Z song right now, then something must be wrong with you.
Quote #6
"Brooklyn changes every day [...] New people arrive and they could be Jewish or Irish or Polish or even coloured [...] We treat everyone the same." (2.22)
Throughout its history, New York City has been defined—and built—by immigrants and other hard-working people fighting to make better lives. Though the particulars of their demographics might change over time, this hard-working community spirit lives on.