How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
He had been submerged by that time for eight days; his crew were still fairly fit, though various neuroses were beginning to appear, born of anxiety about conditions in their homes. (1.51)
We can't imagine how we'd feel if we were in Dwight's shoes. When Scorpion submerged, everything was right in the world. When it popped back up to the surface, however, the crew was faced with the stark realization that nothing would ever be the same again. Even worse, these guys have to struggle with the knowledge that their homes—and everyone they loved—are gone forever.
Quote #2
"That's what you thought about the R.A.F. squadron leader," she retorted. "You know—I forget his name. The one who cried." (1.134)
Although this is pretty sad, we can't help but chuckle at the thought of Mary and Peter looking at each other with panic as a hardened military man weeps in their kitchen. But, hey—we'd probably feel the same way if something that awful happened to our homes.
Quote #3
The little church was very like the church in his own town, in Mystic, Connecticut. It even smelt the same. (2.14)
Dwight always goes to church, but he doesn't seem terribly religious. What's up with that? If you ask us, Dwight goes to church because church reminds him of being back home, and that comforts him a great deal. You can see that dynamic in action here.