Sunday, September 28, 2008

Another One Bites the Dust

Karma truly is on Jane’s side when John Reed dies. Not only was he a contamination of her childhood memories, but he apparently also was a failure as a business man and a provider for his family. The power-crazed boy with a cousin complex got what he deserved in my opinion, and good riddance. Next on the list: old auntie Reed. Not only is the woman completely senile, she’s robust, her children either are worthless or cynical, and she is barely tolerated by anyone. Props for Jane for having the backbone to deal with old quarrels, stare them in the face, and pity them for the useless wastes of emotions that they are. Jane certainly shows a great deal of self-reliance as well as independence and ability to remove herself emotionally from a difficult situation. In the end, Jane was the one that came out on top, no thanks to her worthless family relations, and above all else she need not regret anything and can safely close the chapter in her life.

1 comment:

David Lavender said...

Since when did "robust" become a pejorative?

Good point about the contrasts between Jane's early family (the Reeds) and her final one (the Rivers).