Chapter 2, Uncool (pgs. 57-64) Summary and Analysis

Rosemary, Toby, Karen and Marian all move into a house that Rosemary finds. The house is the most decrepit house on the block and was scheduled for demolition before Rosemary signed the papers. She signs the papers at night after the homeowner takes her through the house in the dark. When they move in, all of the neighbors stare at them. At first, Karen and Marian are really mad. Rosemary convinces herself that the house is full of possibilities. The other two women finally give in. Rosemary's attitude about the house is the same one she has about life. She continues to refuse to see things for what they are.

Kathy has a boy named Willy. Kathy and Rosemary continue to work in town. Marian keeps the house and tries to look after Toby. Toby...