How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
His eyes raked me slowly from head to toe, traveling with a sort of insolent appreciation over the thin peony-sprigged cotton dress I wore, and lingering with an odd look of amusement on my legs. (3.18)
Claire reads this lascivious look from Jack Randall as creepy, which it is, but that's beside the point. The main reason he's looking at her with such fascination is that she's dressed unlike any other woman of the times. Most women in this time period wear drab clothing that is much thicker and covers up much more.
Quote #2
"St. Paul says 'Let a woman be silent, and—'"
"You can mind your own bloody business," I snarled, sweat dripping behind my ears, "and so can St. Paul." (3.221-3.222)
The men in the 18th century definitely believe that women should be seen and not heard. It's really difficult for them to shut up and let Claire do her job, even when they know she is right. She's at a distinct disadvantage at this time, simply for being female.
Quote #3
Was it always women? I wondered suddenly. (8.72)
Almost all the legends Claire hears of people getting swept away through fairy circles have to deal with lost women. Why is it only women who are lost? Is it because they are the only ones capable of taking care of another in a different time period? How would this story be different if Claire were male?