So, I’ve been reading this book for my British literature class, and I’m enjoying it. Something I’ve noticed is the character of Ruth seems a bit controversial. I can see why, she has some rude moments, I mean, one of her first scenes (maybe her first) is her taunting Tommy.
However, I do kinda like her character because she feels more complex than that. She seems hyper aware of everything and is trying to grab some sense of what she can control. Of course, that’s not an excuse, but it does add a bit of complexity to her.
So, I’m curious what’s y’all’s opinion on the character?
by Dogdaysareover365
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ruth’s complex fr
I disliked her, then hated her, then started to like her a bit, then I hated her, and at her final moments, I felt I understood her
Super manipulative! But I could kind of see why? Their worlds are so small and insular, it seems like she’s trying to maintain some control over what she can.