How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"There you are, Charley, working your way, in secret from father, at the school, and you get prizes." (1.3.159)
Lizzie likes to predict her brother's future by staring into the flames of her fireplace. In this scene, she predicts that Charley will raise himself in the world by getting into a good school and winning prizes for his hard work and intelligence.
Quote #2
"You come to be a pupil-teacher, and you still go on better and better, and you rise to be a master full of learning and respect." (1.3.161)
Lizzie is glad to think that her brother Charley will become a big success by getting an education. The only sad part is that he'll have to leave home to do it, because his dad Gaffer has a real hate-on for education. He doesn't want his children thinking they're too good for him and for the life he's provided.
Quote #3
"Don't be angry, dear. It seems, father, that he has quite a gift of learning." (2.6.147)
Lizzie doesn't want her father to get angry, but she's got her work cut out for her. Once he learns that his son Charley has run off to school, Gaffer Hexam practically disowns the kid and says he never wants to see the boy again. As you can imagine, the dude is really insecure about his own lack of education.