She wouldn’t take the car, though; she would walk. Let him wait.”
-- Narrator (chapter 1 paragraph 18)

Importance: The quote demonstrates Kate's strength and ability to hold her ground.

She has. No. Plan.”
-- Narrator (chapter 2 paragraph 27)

Importance: The quote demonstrates how Kate is not in control of her life.

Funny how you have to picture losing a thing before you think you might value it after all.”
-- Narrator (chapter 3 paragraph 10)

Importance: The quote shows how Kate has blocked things that she did not think she could have, such as a husband, and now wonders if it is something that she desires.

You could really feel physically wounded if someone hurt your feelings badly enough.”
-- Narrator (chapter 4 paragraph 1)

Importance: The quote shows Kate’s sensitivity and how elements of her personality are defense mechanisms.

She felt both gratified and humiliated to know that he comprehended this.”
-- Narrator (chapter 5 paragraph 67)

Importance: The quote demonstrates how Pyotr is able to see Kate in a way that others are not.

I mean no doubt I...
-- Dr. Battista (chapter 6 paragraph 69)