The Return of the Native Pride Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Book.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #13

"Indeed I think no such thing," she said haughtily. "I shall accept whose company I choose, for all that may be said by the miserable inhabitants of Egdon." (4.3.65)

This might be Eustacia's snobbiest speech in the entire novel. She also seems to take her hatred of the heath out on the residents of Egdon – or is it the other way around?

Quote #14

"I have thought of your sufferings that morning on which I parted from you; I know they were genuine, and they are as much as you ought to bear. Our love must still continue." (5.6.37)

This might seem like dialogue from Damon, but it's actually from Clym, and he definitely shows a lot of pride and arrogance. Apparently he didn't come across the whole "judge not, lest you be judged" thing since he states that Eustacia "ought to" suffer for contributing to the death of his mom and that she should still "love" him despite his "justified" desire to punish her. Eustacia might want to cut her losses.