35-1) I believe a lot of different factors can push people to act a certain way � Genetics, how you are raised, social pressure, etc. I think in this case we are seeing someone who is behaving a certain way because of social conditioning. His behavior is what is expected and is not the exception. Kindness between the two groups seems the exception. I also believe that after he attacked the old man and hit Pat he had a moment � like suddenly his conscience kicked in, something that psychopath�s don�t have. He may not apologize or try to help the man, but something inside of him clicked and he knew he�d gone too far. 35-2) I think we see in this section the long running hate between these two groups. It was sickening to see how they treated these people � the whole helicopter seen was unnerving! -- Cindy's Cottage

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Date Posted: 14:10:24 09/23/07 Sun
Author: Lil
Subject: 35-1) I believe a lot of different factors can push people to act a certain way � Genetics, how you are raised, social pressure, etc. I think in this case we are seeing someone who is behaving a certain way because of social conditioning. His behavior is what is expected and is not the exception. Kindness between the two groups seems the exception. I also believe that after he attacked the old man and hit Pat he had a moment � like suddenly his conscience kicked in, something that psychopath�s don�t have. He may not apologize or try to help the man, but something inside of him clicked and he knew he�d gone too far. 35-2) I think we see in this section the long running hate between these two groups. It was sickening to see how they treated these people � the whole helicopter seen was unnerving!
In reply to: Carla 's message, "I have a busy day tomorrow, so I'm posting questions for three chapters to day. New questions will come either late tomorrow evening or on Monday morning. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! I will to admit to finding this section of the book difficult to read, I can only imagine living through the writing of it, never mind actually LIVING through it. The sick feeling I get in my stomach, and my agony on Pamela's behalf are testament to Cindy's incredible skill as a writer." on 11:05:43 09/22/07 Sat

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35.1) I agree Lil, and I also think that fear plays a part here as well. They have to keep their fear so tightly controlled in order to keep wits about them and survive. When they find themselves in a position of some power, they snap and some of that pent up rage comes out. It's much easier to let that go on someone who's much weaker than yourself. God that was an awful scence :-\ (I mean that in a good way Cindy) (NT) -- Marilyn, 14:48:44 09/23/07 Sun
- Yes, I also thought fear plays a role in situations like this. Violence can't be far away, in order to seem to maintain the upper hand. It's almost like bravado on steroids. (NT) -- Elaine, 19:12:33 09/23/07 Sun

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