Quotes:
1. " 'There- that's long enough,' said she, though without pulling it away. 'But I suppose you are thinking you would like to kiss it? You may if you want to.' " (Hardy 40)
This quote was Bathsheba Everdene's in Chapter 3. It was said after she had saved Gabriel's life and he then held her hand. Her saying gave readers a clue that she was slightly interested in him. A girl wouldn't allow someone who wasn't dear to her to hold her hand long unless she had some feelings or interest in him. Not only that, she even hinted him to kiss her hand. This showed that there was definitely something going on in her's affection for him. This quote is significant because it proves that Bathsheba had liked Gabriel, which was an important element in …show more content…
The chances that the money-market calculates upon is all a matter of luck, and they are sometimes frail. However, the money-market is always looking forward and finding any opportunities possible to have them. So do Gabriel with a meeting with Bathsheba. Although it was difficult and rare to meet her, he used every opportunity, even created them, in achieving his wish. His wish for her presence was compared to his dog's wish for food, stormy yet hopeless. This quote is important in contributing to show Gabriel's profound and intense love for …show more content…
She was strong and independent therefore didn't need a man or want " to be thought men's property". In addition, that thought revealed society's view for a woman in that time period - was considered men's belongings. She was also a person of truth and honesty, and she was careful in keeping her reputation. It was shown when she was extremely hurried to chase Gabriel just to clarify the false news told by her aunt. As seen, she didn't seem to need or depend on a man, when she was more self-reliant and tried to complete everything by herself only. It was presented as well when she said " Well, what I mean is that l shouldn't mind being a bride at a wedding, if I could be one without having a
1. " 'There- that's long enough,' said she, though without pulling it away. 'But I suppose you are thinking you would like to kiss it? You may if you want to.' " (Hardy 40)
This quote was Bathsheba Everdene's in Chapter 3. It was said after she had saved Gabriel's life and he then held her hand. Her saying gave readers a clue that she was slightly interested in him. A girl wouldn't allow someone who wasn't dear to her to hold her hand long unless she had some feelings or interest in him. Not only that, she even hinted him to kiss her hand. This showed that there was definitely something going on in her's affection for him. This quote is significant because it proves that Bathsheba had liked Gabriel, which was an important element in …show more content…
The chances that the money-market calculates upon is all a matter of luck, and they are sometimes frail. However, the money-market is always looking forward and finding any opportunities possible to have them. So do Gabriel with a meeting with Bathsheba. Although it was difficult and rare to meet her, he used every opportunity, even created them, in achieving his wish. His wish for her presence was compared to his dog's wish for food, stormy yet hopeless. This quote is important in contributing to show Gabriel's profound and intense love for …show more content…
She was strong and independent therefore didn't need a man or want " to be thought men's property". In addition, that thought revealed society's view for a woman in that time period - was considered men's belongings. She was also a person of truth and honesty, and she was careful in keeping her reputation. It was shown when she was extremely hurried to chase Gabriel just to clarify the false news told by her aunt. As seen, she didn't seem to need or depend on a man, when she was more self-reliant and tried to complete everything by herself only. It was presented as well when she said " Well, what I mean is that l shouldn't mind being a bride at a wedding, if I could be one without having a