How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Marty.
Quote #4
VIRGINIA: We thought you'd put it like how you were lonely, and why don't she come to live with you. Because that way it looks like she's doing you a favor, instead of we're throwing her out, and it won't be so cruel on her.
Are there other instances in this flick where characters have to lie to each other in order to make others feel better?
Quote #5
CATHERINE: She's a witch, that one. I tell you what happen yesterday? [...] She gave me the evil eye.
The mother-in-law/daughter-in-law conflict is strong between Catherine and Virginia. What does it seem like is at the bottom of this strife?
Quote #6
MARTY: [...] that's what I used to say. "My mother needs me." But when you really get down to it, that ain't it at all. Actually, you need your father. [...] You're living at home, and you got your father and mother there, and you can go on like that—being a little girl all your life.
"Little girl all your life" is a minus to staying at your folks' house. Pluses? Well they include laundry, TV, and a stocked pantry.