How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"God God," Eleanor said, flinging herself out of bed and across the room to stand shuddering in a corner, "God God—whose hand was I holding?" (5.191)
This is easily one of the most haunting "supernatural" scenes in the novel: the ghostly laughing, the crying children, the paranormal handholding. Was this all in Eleanor's head? We sure hope not, because, boy, what a head to be in.
Quote #8
"Planchette has a control named Merrigot," she explained, "and Merrigot takes a genuine personal interest in Arthur; brings him word from relatives, and so on."
"Not a fatal illness, you understand," Arthur said gravely. "Have to send flowers, of course, but Merrigot is most reassuring." (7.97-98)
Notice how we have never been given the name Merrigot before now. This strongly suggests that Arthur and Mrs. Montague are full of bull, doesn't it? On the other hand, Dr. Montague never gave us a name before now, either. Is Merrigot possibly the young woman who hanged herself from the tower? Or the older Crain sister?
Quote #9
None of them heart it, [Eleanor] thought with joy; nobody heard it but me. (8.173)
When the others stop hearing the supernatural elements of Hill House, Eleanor assumes it's because the house has chosen her and not them. At the same time, she seems to have chosen the house. That gives us an idea for a TV show: House Hunters Paranormal.