How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Angela Vicario told me that the landlady of the boardinghouse had spoken to her about that occurrence before Bayardo San Roman began courting her. "I was quite startled," she told me. (2.11)
Angela is talking about the moment when Bayardo San Román saw her and decided to marry her. Obviously, love wasn't his motivation. What do you think was?
Quote #2
It was hard for her to convince her parents that she hadn't given Bayardo San Roman any reason to send her a gift like that, and even worse, in such a visible way that it hadn't gone unnoticed by anyone. (2.14)
Even something as simple as a gift can be a dangerous stain on a woman's reputation. Notice that it's assumed she's the one at fault. Also, isn't it strange that instead of love letters or long walks on the beach, material possessions are considered the sign of a romantic relationship?
Quote #3
Bayardo San Roman hadn't even tried to court her, but had bewitched the family with his charm. (2.19)
Many of the marriages in this novel are marriages of convenience. But Bayardo is so rich that he could choose anyone he wanted. Why did he choose Angela? Why didn't he even try to date her?