That's when the idea came.
-- Narrator (chapter 1)

Importance: After years of monetary struggles, Becky's father's business begins crumbling. Worried she is on the verge of having to quit school and begin a life of waitressing, Becky becomes determined to save the family. Lying in bed alone, she comes up with an idea to preserve the business and change her life forever. This moment of ingenuity acts as foreshadowing for Becky's future career as a world-class embezzler. Once Becky realizes her monetary skill and scheming capabilities, she becomes unstoppable, determined to devise as many games as she can to keep her from a pathetic menial life.

Go on, go on, change me.
-- Narrator (chapter 3)

Importance: Not long after falling in love with her first painting, Becky steals Pierson money to buy the piece. Once she has it in her possession, she realizes it is the only thing that is truly hers. Disinterested in other people's interpretations of...