How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"I don't believe the greatest views in the world are great because they are vast or exotic," she said. "I think their power comes from the knowledge that they do not change. You look at them and you know they have been the same for a thousand years." (8.107)
You don't get much more traditional than this: believing in something simply because people have always believed in it. Does Mrs. Ali actually live her life this way, though? To us, she seems much more modern than this statement might lead others to believe.
Quote #8
"My aunt always found the refrigerator perfectly adequate. […] But then young people today will insist on all that convenience food."
"Oh, we're going to shop all the local farm shops," said Roger. "There's nothing quite like fresh vegetables, is there?" (10.39-10.40)
Roger has to convince a potential landlady that he is traditional, when Roger is about as far from traditions as possible. That's why he enlists his more "classic" father to help make the right impression. What's this all about, anyway? Why does the landlady want a "traditional" tenant?
Quote #9
"At the same time, you might want to mention to Roger that we don't allow those newfangled club heads."
"He brought his clubs with him?" asked the Major, unable to hide the dismay in his voice. (11.49)
See what we're talking about regarding Roger bucking tradition? He shows up to a duck hunt wearing brand new clothes and to the golf club with shiny new clubs. Both places prefer a more worn look. Roger wants to be in the in-crowd, but he just doesn't understand the whole culture of the in-crowd yet.