How should I encorporate quotes into my essay?

Quotes are an incredibley important part of any English literature essay becuase they provide evidence from the primary source (the text) for the claims you are making in your argument. Firstly you want to come up with an arguemnt or point then find a quote from the text that supports it, it is not efficient to pick quotes then try and come up with why it is important becuase then the essay will appear more of a collection of statements then a fluid arguement. The quote prefereably should be as short as possible so that the reader isn't confused as to what bit you are referring to. After you have quoted it is important that there is a clear connection between your point and the quote and this is done by close analysis of that quote. Doing this shows that you have understood the text not only on surface level but can examine the language and grammar, and this is fundamental for gaining marks: for example It is clear that Jeanette Winterson struggles to combat her homosexual desires becuase she has realised that her indulgence in them is bringing her joy in her life, indicated by her saying “If I let them take away my demons, I'll have to give up what I've found.”; the equally weighted clauses represent this clash in thought and how neither side is dominant over the other.