Our Town Friendship Quotes Page 1
Citations follow this format: (Act.Line). Every time a character talks counts as one line, even if what they say turns into a long monologue.
| Quote #1 Good evening…Yes, most of the town’s settled down for the night, Simon…I guess we better do the same. Can I walk along a ways with you? (I.423) |
Mr. Webb attempts to befriend Simon in the only kindly gesture towards the town drunkard throughout the entire play.
| Quote #2 I don’t like the whole change that’s come over you in the last year. I’m sorry if that hurts your feelings, but I’ve got to – tell the truth and shame the devil. (II.200) |
Emily is honest with George when he asks her a question, suggesting that true friendship requires veracity over niceness.
| Quote #3 I’m celebrating because I’ve got a friend who tells me all the things that ought to be told me. (II.234) |
George appreciates that Emily can honestly tell him what she thinks about him, even when her opinion is not easy to hear.
