How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Enid could hear Alfred upstairs now, opening and closing drawers. He became agitated whenever they were going to see their children. Seeing their children was the only thing he seemed to care about anymore. (1.28)
Although Alfred isn't always portrayed kindly, this moment reveals that he does care. It's not that he doesn't love his children; it's that he's incapable of expressing it.
Quote #2
"I'm saying, Melissa, that children are not supposed to get along with their parents. Your parents are not supposed to be your best friends. There's supposed to be some element of rebellion. That's how you define yourself as a person." (2.376)
This sentiment is pretty common in today's society. That being said—are you really going to take advice for dealing with your parents from Chip?
Quote #3
It was the same problem Enid had with Chip and even Gary: her children didn't match. They didn't want the things that she and all her friends and all her friends' children wanted. Her children wanted radically, shamefully other things. (2.964)
Enid's children think that they've tricked her into thinking they're living up to her standard. The truth, however, is that Enid pretends to buy their lies out of shame. Go team?