Louise is a character who on the first sight seems as simple as they come but only after going through what she went through does the reader realize she had layers and depth to her persona.Lady-of-Literature wrote: ↑11 Apr 2019, 15:27 I think Louise loved her husband, at least I hope she did. With the way she was portrayed and how the other characters spoke on her constant jealousy, I feel like this hasn't been their argument involving possible infidelity. I forget who but one charcter mentioned either out loud or in thought how the pair have been bickering since before marriage.
Maybe it's just her personality, to be tough and expect the worst until proven wrong. Her thoughts and silent wishings for him to reap the consequences is what affects her mourning, perhaps she is religious or something and thinks her thoughts might have had a role in his death.
Louise - Indifferent or Impactful?
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Agree. I think her worrying about paying the crew could also have prevented her from mourning him properly, before she learns about the issuance policy.Smiley 25 wrote: ↑08 Apr 2019, 23:23 I liked Louise. Her reaction to Larry’s death was appropriate for her character. I feel like she would be the type to put up a good front and then cry her eyes out when she is finally by herself. Louise has always had to be strong and do what is necessary to survive. She and her family had to do whatever was necessary to keep their business going. When you lose someone close to you there are a lot of emotions to deal with and that takes time. Not only was she dealing with grief over the loss of her husband, she was likely dealing with guilt over thinking he was cheating on her when maybe he wasn’t. She was also likely battling with the question of whether or not she could have done something differently that may have kept Larry from getting hurt in the first place. I imagine that it’s hard to go from hating someone so much that you wish them dead, to them actually dying.
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The grieving would definitely come later, especially after she realised she was wrong about Larry cheating on her.
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No, it just promises for more in the future. I would like to know how they met and how she was before Larry.
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I also am of the opinion that she still loved her husband. It is revealed in the book that she somehow blamed herself for the death of Larry. This may not really show that she loved him but in a way it does. She did not want Larry to die. I guess her only issue was mistrust.vishu wrote: ↑05 Apr 2019, 12:55It is what leads to individuality. Though your belief that she still loved her husband is interesting.CatInTheHat wrote: ↑05 Apr 2019, 09:41 I think Louise did still love her husband. Not everyone shows grief in the same way. Some look like they aren't grieving publicly but then fall apart when the funeral and all the business is taken care of.
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