How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Hannah Baker is not, and never was, a slut. Which begs the question. What have you heard? (3.158)
The theme of sex is tied up with the theme of respect and reputation. Hannah's reputation makes her hypersensitive about sex and what people think about her. The rumors rob her of her privacy and the freedom to explore sexuality at her own pace. Of course, Hannah contributes to the problem by letting the rumors control her. She feels powerless to defeat them or to change how they affect her.
Quote #2
Then later I heard about her getting felt up at the rocket slide. And she was so new to school that the rumors overshadowed everything else I knew about her. (3.218)
The rumors of Hannah's sexual promiscuity are so widespread that even good ol' Clay uses them to define her.
Quote #3
You wanted something sexier, didn't you? You wanted to hear how my itchy little fingers started playing with his zipper. You wanted to hear… (3.212)
Hannah's fury comes through loud and clear in this passage. The rumors that she and Justin did more than kiss were spread over two years ago, but they clearly remained fresh in Hannah's mind.