How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
As she had now become wealthy, she wore a large lace collar over her vest of smooth black velvet; and her wide trousers of poppy-coloured silk, clinging closely to her figure, and drawn tight round her waist by a cashmere scarf, had all over their seams little natural white camellias. (1.7.155)
One guest at Rosanette's party seems to be the essence of money. Her beautiful clothes and perfect appearance are dazzling to Frederick. And hey, who can blame him?
Quote #8
"Ah! what a pity! and to think that imbeciles take me for a man of wealth!" (1.8.273)
Fake it till you make it isn't as easy as it looks. Frederick is overspending and going into major debt just to convince people that he's part of their class. It's all a little messy.
Quote #9
M. Dambreuse had also invited a number of scholars and magistrates, two or three celebrated doctors, and he deprecated with an air of humility the eulogies which they pronounced on his entertainment and the allusions to his wealth. (1.8.327)
Monsieur Dambreuse might just be the wealthiest person in the novel. And he's totally fine with it. He majorly enjoys his status and the attention he gets at his lavish parties. Wouldn't you?