Hi Patti!
> > I have really been enjoying following the discussion on the list.
Things have been perking lately.
> > (something like that). I think Neil's tragedy is that there is
> > nothing blind about it. I think he sees it, clearly, warts and all,
> > and still feels it is civilization's last bulwark against the
> > darkness. He puts it ahead of himself and ahead of
I agree in a general way with this, though I think he sees some
of its warts as bright shiny jewels. He's a great bringer of darkness
himself.
> > everything/everyone he loves, for that reason. I believe he withheld
> > the full plan (resulting in Laura's death) [are we worried about
> > spoilers here, or not?] from Willie because he cares about him and
> > knows his sense of honor will be deeply offended by the inescapable
> > conclusion Neil had reached, and knew that it would probably
> > permanently damage their friendship. Jeff Ross, however, is a
I thought he didn't tell him because he might try and interfere.
Although there are a number of situations where Willie disagreed with
Neil, but obeyed loyally anyway.
Gayle
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