"Ah, thanks. See, dear, it was a good thing I came" (Page 161).
Shows how Hjalmer is constantly trying to create this facade and make himself seem more important.
"My general rule is to delegate the routine matters to her, and that leaves me free to retire to the living room to think over more important things" (Page 167)
Gender issues is discussed here, with Hjalmer thinking her less capable than he.
"Of course it's making progress. Every single day I think about my invention" (Page 169).
Again Hjalmer building himself up.
I wouldn't say you're wounded; but you're wandering in a poisonous swamp, Hjalmar. Youve got an insidious disease in your system and so you've gone to the bottom to die in the dark (Page 170).
Shows Gregers possibly unraveling the truth.
Thanks; that could happen. After all, we had thirteen at the table last night" (Page 171).
Shows Gregers breaking the facade Hjalmer has created, could be a symbol of more to come.
"Ugh, that Gregers Werle-- he was always a cold fish" (Page 178).
Shows how Gina views Gregers.
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