Year of Wonders Chapter 2 Quotes

Year of Wonders Chapter 2 Quotes

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Quote 4

I can scarce credit that the noble and gentry who so stand upon their superiority to such as we can yet be so base as to make the worst of us seem like angels. (2.2.20)

George Viccars' tales of debauchery in London are shocking to an upstanding young lady like Anna. Though most of that reaction is due to the lurid subject matter, a good chunk of it is based upon it being upper crusters who are acting in such a way. Aristocrats engage in rampant debauchery, and yet they have the nerve to look down on commoners like Anna? That's a bridge too far.

Quote 5

George Viccars [...] kept his gaze down on the floor, respectfully. Different from all those men who look over you like beef at a saleyard. (2.2.3)

After the death of her husband, Anna apparently becomes the hottest bachelorette in Eyam. She's not too pleased about this status. Putting aside the creepiness of such unrepentant gawking, Anna has difficulty seeing herself as a sexual being.

Quote 6

His [...] idea of lovemaking was a swift and sweaty tumble, a spasm and then sleep. (2.2.9)

Well, that's certainly not the type of lovemaking that would inspire a Marvin Gaye smooth jam. Anna loved Sam a great deal, but she'd be lying if she said that sex was an important part of their relationship.