How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
A tall, lanky fellow in a gallon hat stopped his car on the wrong side of the road and came over to us; he looked like a sheriff. We prepared our stories secretly. He took his time coming over. "You boys going to get somewhere, or just going?" We didn’t understand his question, and it was a damned good question. (I.3.18)
Sal astutely recognizes the nature of his travels: they are now more concerned with motion than with getting anywhere.
Quote #8
We felt silly and didn’t know what to say, and I for one didn’t want to get hung-up with a carnival. I was in such a bloody hurry to get to the gang in Denver.
I said, "I don’t know, I’m going as fast as I can and I don’t think I have the time." Eddie said the same thing, and the old man waved his hand and casually sauntered back to his car and drove off. And that was that. (I.3.22, I.3.23)
Sal’s need to travel acts as the motivation for many of his actions.
Quote #9
I waited in our personal godawful Shelton for a long, long time, several hours, and I kept thinking it was getting night; actually it was only early afternoon, but dark. Denver, Denver, how would I ever get to Denver? (I.3.24)
At any given moment, Sal is concerned only with where he will arrive next.