The character of Michael and everyone’s reaction to him is an interesting study in human preconceptions. He seems to engender a negative reaction from most of the readers, Peabody-Martini in particular, and for what exactly?He comes from an area that’s “odd” (Utah). He has strange features (his ears). Poor social skills and odd mannerisms.Nothing that the rest of our cast of characters couldn’t be called innocent of. Monica is from France (gasp!). Pierre is a cad. Lukas has a great set of ears himself. They all have their peculiar idiosyncrasies. So, what’s the difference? Why did some readers rush to judgement on this character and were all but ready to condemn him to a crime he didn’t commit? Only they can answer that and a few a still recalcitrant about their early statements. I hope to God they never have to serve on a jury.
The character of Michael and everyone’s reaction to him is an interesting study in human preconceptions. He seems to engender a negative reaction from most of the readers, Peabody-Martini in particular, and for what exactly?He comes from an area that’s “odd” (Utah). He has strange features (his ears). Poor social skills and odd mannerisms.Nothing that the rest of our cast of characters couldn’t be called innocent of. Monica is from France (gasp!). Pierre is a cad. Lukas has a great set of ears himself. They all have their peculiar idiosyncrasies. So, what’s the difference? Why did some readers rush to judgement on this character and were all but ready to condemn him to a crime he didn’t commit? Only they can answer that and a few a still recalcitrant about their early statements. I hope to God they never have to serve on a jury.