We marry accidents. We are betrayed by improbabilities.
-- Thomas (chapter 9)

Importance: This quote is addressing the female audience member. Thomas refers to him and her using the collective “we.” This suggests that they are similar because they have had similar experiences. Throughout the entire novel, Thomas wants to be heard. He wants someone to listen to him and say that his feelings are valid. This audience member would be someone who can relate to his experiences because she has also been cheated on by the love of her life. She understands the level of betrayal Tomas feels when Lorna Sue leaves him for the tycoon. Thomas and the female audience member marry for true love, not expecting that it would end in such a horrific manner as divorce. This makes it all the more devastating when their respective significant other leaves them for someone else. Thomas and the female audience member don’t...