An interesting thing for me about this Alma.... I find myself wondering (as I did about Ennis) how much and in what ways this inner torment is visible to others? As readers, we're hearing this inner dialogue, the litany of sins, the fear and struggles and self-hatred and confusion... but it doesn't seem like much of this is showing on the outside. I suspect, on the outside, she appears to be very much like the movie-Alma -- quiet, respectful, traditional, with an occasional sideways glance, and rare hurtful/hurting snarl.
Funny how much this Alma actually has in common with portrayals of Ennis... and true to form of BBM, it seems like their lack of ability to communicate meant they missed an opportunity to really help each other deal with some major inner demons (at least one of which they might have in common?)
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Date: 2013-03-24 12:33 pm (UTC)Funny how much this Alma actually has in common with portrayals of Ennis... and true to form of BBM, it seems like their lack of ability to communicate meant they missed an opportunity to really help each other deal with some major inner demons (at least one of which they might have in common?)