How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
It seemed to him, however, that he must needs love her. Sometimes he used to wake up with his heart full of hope, dressed himself carefully as if he were going to keep an appointment, and started on interminable excursions all over Paris. (1.3.52)
Frederick lives to run into Marie Arnoux. He'll walk all over the city just for the chance to see the girl. Sure, it's a light shade of stalking, but with a sort of sweet twist, don't you think? But here's a question: has Frederick lost his fascination with the city itself? Has Madame Arnoux taken its place as the object of desire?
Quote #5
The petitions for Reform, which had been signed at the quarters of the National Guard, together with the property-census of Humann and other events besides, had, for the past six months, led to inexplicable gatherings of riotous crowds in Paris, and so frequently had they broken out anew, that the newspapers had ceased to refer to them. (1.4.5)
Paris is quickly descending into chaos. The political upheaval quickly becomes impossible to ignore—but somehow Frederick manages to do it.
Quote #6
Something more powerful than an iron chain attached him to Paris; a voice from the depths of his heart called out to him to remain. (1.5.120)
By this point, Paris is unquestionably associated with Madame Arnoux for Frederick. Nogent-sur-Seine, on the other hand, is associated with Louise Roque and his mother. Yawn.