How we cite our quotes: (Section.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Driving a rig, nobody cared about my English." (5.7)
Leroy's on the defense as Norma Jean shows off her smarts, and whatever might be left of his masculine ego continues to crumble.
Quote #5
"Norma comes from the Normans. They were invaders." (6.11)
This is a triple whammy blow to Leroy's masculinity that reveals 1) Norma Jean's superior intelligence, 2) her identification with a masculine warrior role, and 3) her greater strength since Leroy's "name means the king" (6.1), which is precisely who the Norman invaders conquered. There's a lot wrapped up in this short quote.