How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
He was shut out from all family affairs. No one told him anything. The children, alone with the mother, told her all about the day's happenings, everything […] But as soon as the father came in, everything stopped. (4.62)
Walter eventually isn't welcome in his house at all. He's smart enough to realize this, but that doesn't stop him from coming home every day, eating his supper, and going to bed. It's a shame that he can't just apologize for all the stuff he's done, because dude ends up going his whole life without reconnecting with his wife and children. At this point, he's almost more pathetic than he is horrible. Almost.
Quote #5
[William] was coming at Christmas for five days. There had never been such preparations. Paul and Arthur scoured the land for holly and evergreens. (4.316)
After William moves to London, his Christmas visits become a huge affair in the Morel house. The excitement surrounding his visits stems from the fact that William (the oldest brother) has basically replaced his father as the responsible male head of the household. Since Walter is such a never-do-good and all. So, William's arrival always gives the family a chance to gather around a positive male influence. Too bad William couldn't have lived longer…
Quote #6
When he went away again the children retired to various places to weep alone. Morel went to bed in misery, and Mrs. Morel felt as if she were numbed by some drug, as if her feelings were paralyzed. She loved him passionately. (4.366)
Walter Morel's rampages through the Morel house leave everyone upset. Mrs. Morel, though, is the one who still has to crawl in bed with the guy when everything's said and done. The fact that she sometimes still loves Walter passionately shows just how complicated people's feelings can be for their family members—for their sons and lovers, if you will.