How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
In spite of myself I cannot help laughing when I hear the mumbling Portuguese and Latin words in the mouths of these ignorant peasants. (3.5)
Well, that's a bad start. What Rodrigues should be feeling is empathy toward these poor villagers' plight—not to mention admiration that they've managed to keep their faith alive in the face of so much suffering and oppression. Instead, all he has for them is thinly veiled prejudice and childish humor.
Quote #2
Not only are their names difficult to remember, but their faces all look the same—which causes not a little embarrassment. (3.5)
Rodrigues is unable to see the Japanese as individuals. He might not be doing it intentionally, but that's not the point. The point isthat Rodrigues's inherent biases prevent him from serving his Japanese congregation to the best of his abilities.