How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
The next day Lina was given a message by Arbin Swinn, who ran the Callay Street Vegetable Market, to be delivered to Lina's friend Clary, the greenhouse manager. (4.30)
Clary is older than Lina. We don't know by how much, but we do know that Clary worked at the greenhouses with Lina's father, who's been dead for around two years. So it's kinda neat that Clary and Lina are friends even though there's an obvious age difference between the two. We're thinking it'd be kinda boring to only have friends who are your same age, or who are exactly like you in other respects.
Quote #5
"Lizzie," Lina said, beckoning toward the table in the corner of her room. "I want to show you—" But Lizzie wasn't listening. (7.66-67)
Lizzie is way more interested in what she has to say than what Lina wants to share with her, which is kind of a bummer given that they're supposed to be best friends. We get that not every friendship will be 100% symmetrical in terms of who gives what, but still. You'd think Lizzie could at least make an effort to pay attention to what Lina wants to show her.
Quote #6
"It was fun to see you, Lina. I miss you…What was it you wanted to show me? Oh yes—the fancy writing. Really nice. Lucky you to find it. Come and see me again soon, all right? I get so bored in that office." (7.79)
Thanks, Lizzie, for showing us that friends exist to alleviate your boredom. That's totally their purpose, right? And is it just us, or does she come across as insincere when she's saying goodbye to Lina?