How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Greed had brought him; only Faith would save them. (5.25)
Isn't it interesting that these two concepts are connected? We can't help but wonder whose faith saves them—Maria's faith in God, or Einar's faith in the gun? We'll let you be the judge.
Quote #2
"What is it?" Anna repeated. "Is it food? Is it for when the food runs out?"
"No," Einar muttered. "It's something else. For when the faith runs out." (9.13-14)
We know Maria's faith doesn't run out, so when does Einar's? Perhaps it's when he goes to the bar, knowing he can't feed his family any more, or when Wolff figures out his scheme. It could be when he has to move again and again. But we might even say Einar never gives up. He seems to always think of something to get his family out of a jam—without using the gun.
Quote #3
"God teaches us many virtues. Above all, he teaches us faith, hope, and love. It was our faith that kept God with us through the darkest times. It was our hope that brought Mr. Salisbury to your father and gave him the job, but both of these would not have been possible without God's love. The Bible teaches us that faith, hope, and love abide. These three, and the greatest of these is love." (13.1)
Maria is constantly telling her kids stuff like this from the Bible. It's clear she believes what the Bible says, but we're not sure anyone else does around her.