How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
[Bertie and Marjorie] immediately began to defy the tradition of the family lunch at Rose Lodge and took to dropping by in the late afternoon instead. (7.2)
It seems that Bertie and Marjorie's slide away from the family started gradually—like by ignoring the family lunch, as we see here. But the tradition pretty much ended when Bertie died and Marjorie decided she wanted to sell the guns. Once tradition is chipped, it quickly cracks open.
Quote #5
He hoped it was not hubris to experience a certain satisfaction that while maharajahs and their kingdoms might fade into oblivion, the Pettigrews soldiered one. (8.12)
The Major is proud of his tradition, but honestly, how long do you think the Pettigrews will actually soldier on? Roger is more bumbling than soldiering on his best days.
Quote #6
"He would have liked this room, my father." He saw Mrs. Ali's gaze taking in the inglenook fireplace, the tall bookcases. […] "I am very honored by your graciousness in inviting me into your home." (8.79)
Mrs. Ali inherited her father's love of traditional literary classics—and the elegant bookshelves that hold them. Hey, the family that reads together stays together, are we right?