VLVL(6) POV shift

[Toby G Levy]

Can we now return to our regularly scheduled program of exploring the
sixth section of Vineland?

I have serious doubts that I fully understand this section and I'd lie
your opinions on what is going on.

It's my perception that while the level of vocabulary does not
significantly change, the tone of the writing darkens perceptibly as the
point of view shifts from Zoyd to Frenesi.  Zoyd is basically a
happy-go-lucky character and the writing reflected that.  Frenesi seems
to be a much more unhappy guilt-obsessed character.

Could someone please explain the following, from 69.4-10:  

He might have been crazy enough to think she was somehow trying to
rewrite all their history, being known to say things like, "Aw, it was
just a judgement call, hon. Say you'd've tried to stay away, could've
been even worse,"..."old Brock come after you then no matter where you
took her, and --" a sour grin, ka-pow!"

I understand that in general Frenesi is thinking that she doesn't want to
verbalize her fantasies about having Prarie with her because Flash will
take it too literally, but what the heck is Flash talking about?  Stay
away from what? Shoot Frenesi for what?

And how about starting with 70.29, beginning with "All those guys --" 
Does this mean that Frenesi is or has been employed by various government
agencies as an agent of some sort?  If so, why isn't she compensated for
this work, rather than working at a mall and receiving witness-protection
program stipends?

Toby

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