A Different Viewpoint of Lew Powell's Character

[Claudine]

(08-23-2012 12:56 PM)MaddieM Wrote:  I have a question. The incident where Powell beat up on the maid. What was that all about? Seems to go against his character, and he was not on 'orders' on that occasion? Any theories on that?

Hey MaddieM! Chapter 6 of Betty Ownsbeys Alias Paine deals with the incident. Quoted testimonies by Maggie Branson and another guest of the Branson house state that the maid insulted Powell because she refused to clean up his room. (Alias Paine, p. 45-46) - Well, this incident leaves a lot of space for speculation: maybe this was correct and Powell acted impulsive and hotheaded because of her refusal; or maybe the maid overheard a conspicious conversation; or, as Betty Ownsbey speculates, the maid "had known of an intimicay between Lewis and Mary." (Alias Paine,p. 46)

(My very first post on this forum. - Hello to everyone of you! Greetings from Germany!)