On the Road Dissatisfaction Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #19

The bus rolled out of the storied, eager Denver streets. "By God, I gotta come back and see what else will happen!" I promised. (I.10.15)

Sal is so consumed with travel that he plans return trips before he has even left Denver.

Quote #20

I didn’t know what to say; he was right; but all I wanted to do was sneak out into the night and disappear somewhere, and go and find out what everybody was doing all over the country. (I.11.41)

Sal reasons that part of his need for travel rises from his desire to connect with people – to see what everybody is doing.

Quote #21

I walked by a jewelry store and had the sudden impulse to shoot up the window, take out the finest rings and bracelets, and run to give them to Lee Ann. Then we could flee to Nevada together. The time was coming for me to leave Frisco or I’d go crazy. (I.11.77)

Sal seeks not only the motion of travel, but the companionship of someone to travel with. This begins to explain his affinity for Dean.