How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
There are men who can lust with parts of themselves. [...] [O]thers [...] burn fiercely, yet nothing is destroyed. But in Homer's case it would be like dropping a spark into a barn full of hay. (12.3)
Well, at least Tod's emo song lyrics have improved. Although the focus of this passage is on Homer's inability to control his emotions, it raises an interesting question in our minds—which of these categories does Tod fit into? Is he able to lust without destroying himself? Or is he tinder ready for the burning, like Homer?
Quote #8
He expressed some of his desire by a grunt. If he only had the courage to throw himself on her. Nothing less violent than rape would do. (13.26)
We thought that Tod was a decent dude at first (if a little odd), but this passage completely changes our perception of him. While there's no indication that he'd actually go through with rape, the thought reveals the specter of violence often hidden behind lust.
Quote #9
Her self-sufficiency made him squirm and desire to break its smooth surface with a blow, or at least a sudden gesture, became irresistible. (19.118)
Once Tod realizes that he'll never get with Faye, his lust for her takes a noticeably dark turn. In these twisted fantasies, he sees her innocence as something to be squashed and her strength as something to be dominated. What a scumbag, right? The scummiest of all the bags, even.