How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
[the car salesman:] "I ain't in business for my health. I'm here a-sellin' tires. I ain't givin' 'em away. I can't help what happens to you. I got to think what happens to me." (12.11)
Is the car salesman betraying his fellow citizens by running his business? Is he to blame?
Quote #5
[the car salesman:] "Got to. I'll go on the rim before I'd give that son-of-a-b**** a dime." (12.30)
The self-interest of the car salesman breeds anger and hatred in his customers.
Quote #6
[a disgruntled migrant worker:] "Fella in business got to lie an' cheat, but he calls it somepin else. You go steal that tire an' you're a thief, but he tried to steal your four dollars for a busted tire. They call that sound business." (12.31)
What do you call the business of selling a busted tire for four dollars? Sound business or robbery?