No,” the bride says. “No?” Phoebe asks. “No. You definitely cannot kill yourself. This is my wedding week.”
-- Lila and Phoebe (Tuesday)

Importance: This moment sets the tone for the novel’s darkly comic approach to serious themes. Lila’s reaction to Phoebe’s suicidal intent is self-absorbed and absurdly inappropriate, but it also inadvertently saves Phoebe’s life. The collision of Lila’s narcissism with Phoebe’s despair marks the start of an unlikely relationship that becomes central to both women’s emotional development. The line underscores the novel’s central tension between private grief and public performance.

I did not ruin your marriage. That is not on me. The only reason Matt fell in love with me was because your marriage was already over.”
-- Mia (Tuesday)

Importance: This quote crystallizes a crucial challenge shift for Phoebe, challenging her belief that Matt’s affair was the sole cause of her collapse. Mia’s assertion reframes the narrative...