Unsafe Children of VitVatersRand

[David Morris]

>From: Terrance <lycidas2 at earthlink.net>
>there is is character named Mafia.  Mafia, as Hite discovered,  is a parody 
>of Ayn Rand

It really didn't take a critc like Hite to figure that one out.

>While critics have identified the obvious [yes] parody they have not said 
>much about how it functions in the novel. [...] Mafia is probably the 
>sickest member of the whole sick crew.  Thank whomever she doesn't produce 
>any kids.

Totally agree.  The real mystery is why Winsome doesn't divorce her.  
Winsome comes accross as a nice guy, but totally passive, used by everyone, 
and abused by Mafia.  Mafia is completely self-absorbed and care not a lick 
about anybody else.  For being a parody of an author who esposed the virtues 
of selfishness, she fits the bill well.

David Morris

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