VLVL2 (14) One without a label, 268-274

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In a message dated 2/23/04 4:36:49 AM, isread at btopenworld.com writes:

<< which in Brock's experience
about covered it, except for the unforeseen sixth, the one without a label
..." (273). In this passage Frenesi isn't named; she is one of the crowd.
Fitting her into his revised typology allows Brock to both master her and
also assert himself as an insightful observer. This seems to be a key point, 
>>

Yes. The whole confrontation goes along way towards disspelling
any notions about Brock is not trying any federal trick in the book
to manipulate and control what remains just beyond his grasp.

When this scene is reprised, with Zoyd in Frenesi's postion, and
Frenesi inside the sedan, head forced down- as her hand was forced
down on Weed's murder weapon earlier- Frenesi has learned how
to play that unforseen sixth, and Zoyd (and Prairie) are saved.

She's a soldier: name, rank, serial number- and whatever means
necessary to save the day. 

    as she moved closer, she shivered, tried to cross her
    her arms, hug herself into an invisible shawl or the
    memory of one she used to wear... (273)

She may keep her memory intact, even when abused, but she hardly, 
if ever, looks back.

respectfully