![]() ![]() "I thought I was writing a novel that happened to have murder in it. She makes sense of a person's behavior by comparing them to a friend or relative who has the same traits (similar to Miss Marple?).īlanche on the Lam is first and foremost a story about relations between blacks and whites, and secondarily a murder mystery. She has the ability to sense when some people, who are on her "wavelength," are approaching. She personifies houses, sensing their personalities and feelings. ![]() On the other hand, she is too self-sufficient sometimes, doesn't like to ask for help, which leads to the mess with the bounced checks. She has taken on the role of parent to her niece and nephew following the death of her sister. She takes pride in her job and knows she does it well. Blanche has both strengths and weaknesses, like anyone else. ![]()
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