The Magic Barrel Dissatisfaction Quotes

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Quote #7

For some time he watched the people in the street below hurrying along and then turned with a heavy heart to his little room. On the table was the packet. (142)

In this case, at least, dissatisfaction ultimately serves a useful purpose, since it motivates Leo to look at the pictures Salzman left for him. Sometimes, pain really is the cleanser. His pain moves Leo closer to where he needs to be and shows him the path to get what he wants.

Quote #8

He gazed at it a moment and let out a cry. (142)

Leo's not a cheery guy: he expressed his love at first sight with characterizing despair. He doesn't sigh with love; he cries with it.