How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
There's a woman here who wishes to be introduced to you, Mr. Pemberton, the matron had said. I should caution you, though. She has frightened off every other bachelor in Boston. Pemberton recalled how he'd assured the matron he was not a man easily frightened, that perhaps the woman in question might need to be cautioned about him as well. […] Let us go meet her then. Just remember you were warned, just as I've warned her. (1.145)
Here Pemberton remembers meeting Serena for the first time. Notice how the word warned pops up. Sure, that probably has everything to do with gender roles, but it's also fair to say that Pemberton should be warned about this woman (who eventually kills him). Foreshadowing, much?
Quote #2
"What then did my fellow healer ascribe your survival to?" Serena looked steadily at Cheney, her eyes as inexpressive as her tone. "He said I simply refused to die." (2.98)
We'd believe it. If anyone could survive a fever that killed her entire family, it would be Serena. She's got more stubbornness in her pinky finger than most people have in their whole lifetimes.