The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Disappointment Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

She felt ashamed. (11.4)

Three little words reveal so much emotion. Lena feels terribly about herself—she has disappointed her grandparents, the people who care about her the most, and she has ruined Kostos's reputation. This isn't the person she wants to be and these feelings of shame and embarrassment make Lena wish she could turn back the clock. 

Quote #8

Then she turned her face to the window, and for the first time in days she really did cry. (11.106)

No one likes to feels abandoned, especially by a parent. Here Carmen, who normally uses her venomous words to express her loneliness, finally turns her anger into despair and has a good cry. Maybe she should do this more often—if she expressed her emotions through tears instead of bitterness, she might not be so confrontational. 

Quote #9

Even in the Pants she was invisible. (14.76)

Carmen feels like she no longer has a place in her father's life, like she no longer matters—Albert is happy with Lydia, Paul and Krista, and Carmen feels replaced and rejected. It really hurts, and even the Pants can't make her feel better.