I wasn't no thinner then.
-- Narrator (Rose) (N/A paragraph 1)

Importance: This quote appears in the second sentence of the story. It is important because it introduces the fact that the narrator is directly from Rose's dialogue. Furthermore, the double negative provides the reader with information about Rose's character. For example, it suggests that Rose is not a proficient English speaker, suggesting that she is either does not have English as a first language or that she has a low level of education.

Don't misunderstand me, little girl,
-- Mr. Krimberg (N/A paragraph 4)

Importance: This quote highlights gender prejudice in the world where this story is set. This quote arises in a scene in which Rose is in a job interview with Mr. Krimberg. Regardless of the professional context, Rose's adulthood, and the fact that Mr. Krimberg previously remarked on Rose's imposing stature, Mr. Krimberg refers to Rose in a diminutive manner, suggesting that Mr. Krimberg considers Rose to be beneath him...