The Raven Boys Jealousy Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

"I spent the afternoon with the police," Gansey said. "I went out with Blue to the church-"

Now jealousy stabbed Adam, deep and unexpected, a wound that kept stinging, no less painful for him not being certain what, precisely, had inflicted it. (29.33-34)

Uh-oh… Is a girl going to get in the way of Gansey and Adam's deep friendship? Adam may not hate Gansey for his wealth, but he might just hate Gansey if he steals his girl.

Quote #8

Still, Adam didn't get out. He didn't like the agitation of his father's silhouette. But, it was unwise to loiter in the car—especially this car, an undeniably Aglionby car—flaunting his friendships. (36.8)

Robert Parrish isn't so much proud of his son for getting into a private school as he is disgusted. It's obvious that he resents his kid for having the kind of opportunities that he never had.

Quote #9

Whelk missed the good food that came with being rich.

When he'd been home from Aglionby, neither of his parents had ever cooked, but they'd hired a chef to come in every other evening to make dinner. Carrie, the chef's name had been, an effusive but intimidating woman who adored chopping things up with knives. (37.1-2)

Since losing all his wealth, Whelk isn't just jealous of the students that he teaches. He's jealous of his former self, because he once had everything—lots of money, lots of ladies, and even a personal chef. Now he's just a Latin teacher to the rich and insufferable.