![]() ![]() In this quote, Joe changes his perspective surrounding his decision to murder Linden Lark. "I realized that my deceits were of no consequence, as I was dedicated to a purpose which I'd named in my mind not vengeance but justice." Joe ![]() Joe notices how Agent Bjerke treats his mother's case, and he grows increasingly frustrated at the government's malpractice surrounding the crimes in which Native Americans are victims. Agent Bjerke has a flippant attitude that seems to allude to his frustration with "hysterical women." His use of the phrase "to talk" is demeaning and reflects his inability to sympathize or connect with Geraldine. ![]() Geraldine, still reeling from the unexpected act of violence, is unable to describe what has happened to her. "Would it help if we had a woman? To talk? We can get a female agent to drive over from our Memphis office."įollowing Geraldine's attack, numerous men force her to share the details of the crime. ![]() Although Joe wants to resolve his problems quickly, it will take years for him to heal from the trauma he experiences. Joe's tone in the above quote is a nod to his former sense of innocence. In this way, ghosts represent the enduring, haunting effects of trauma. Joe's belief in ghosts and his experiences with supernatural visions are results of his vulnerability-Joe is trying to piece together his world after his reality has disintegrated. Following Geraldine's attack, Joe's naivety is entirely shattered. Ghosts and other supernatural figures are recurring motifs throughout the novel. ![]()
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