How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Suddenly, the roof of the attic is too close. This house is not enough for me anymore, I know that this solitude will never settle through my bones and I realize that I still long for the ocean and it's not enough to just sit in this life and be safe. (24.18)
Mary's definition of freedom equals her vision of the ocean. Without those beachy waves, she'll always feel confined, which makes Mary a prisoner of her own dreams.