Titanic Society and Class Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Titanic.

Quote #1

ROSE: Her husband had struck gold someplace out west, and she was what mother called "new money."

This is Rose describing Molly Brown. Molly seems like good people to us, but people like Rose's mother are always quick to distinguish themselves from "new money." Plus, Ruth thinks Molly is vulgar to boot…

Quote #2

TOMMY: Ah, forget it, boyo. You'd as like have angels fly out of your arse as get next to the likes of her.

When Tommy sees Jack checking out Rose, he tries to quash any hopes he might have of getting with the young beauty. Since Rose is clearly of a different class, Tommy doesn't think Jack has a chance.

Quote #3

CAL: What made you think you could put your hands on my fiancée?! Look at me, you filth! What did you think you were doing?

When the ship's crew mistakenly thinks Jack had been attacking Rose (when he was actually trying to help her), it's understandable that Cal is upset… but he definitely shows his snobby stripes in the language he uses to communicate his anger.