Dead End in Norvelt Lies and Deceit Quotes

Well, not so much. It turns out that Mom has a pretty naïve view of the world, as we find out later after Mr. Greene publishes his editorial. The town is losing the sense of trust for its neighbors that it once had. Is this one way that a town can die?

Jack's mom says this shortly after she brings up the idea that Norvelters trust each other (25.27). In what way is this ironic? Where do we see the family members genuinely trusting each other? And, come on, does she really even believe what she's saying—or is she just lying to herself?

Here's an example of Miss Volker not being completely truthful with Mr. Spizz about her intentions toward him. Her not wanting to marry him (as he suspects here) really doesn't come as a surprise to us, since we have already found out that she agreed to the marriage in a "weak moment" (10.56). Seems like she might not be learning from her history, either.