Blood Red Road Chapter 1 Quotes
Blood Red Road Chapter 1 Quotes
How we cite the quotes:
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Quote 1
But fer the last year, whatever we do, however hard we try, it jest ain't enough. Not without rain. We bin watchin the land die, bit by bit. (1.9)
It's bad enough that our central family is stuck in a Mad Max-style post-apocalyptic wasteland, but that post-apocalyptic wasteland also happens to be experiencing a serious drought. That's like getting a sunburn on a bruise—it just adds insult to injury.
Quote 2
Before Emmi was born, when Ma was still alive an everythin was happy [...] I didn't think there could be anybody ever lived who was taller or smarter'n our pa. (1.13)
Saba's family has seen better days. We might argue that she has an overly idealized view of the past to a degree, but there's no disputing that they're in a rough spot. With Ma gone and Pa mentally absent, the kids are left to fend for themselves, which is a lot easier said than done in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Quote 3
Fer a long time, I couldn't stand even lookin at her. When Lugh says I shouldn't be so hard on her, I says that if it warn't fer Emmi, Ma 'ud still be alive. (1.70)
Saba makes no bones about the fact that she blames Emmi for their mom's death. That's pretty messed up. We love Saba and all, but the way she treats Emmi is our least favorite aspect of her character. For real. It makes us cringe harder than an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.