Reply To: Still Life: Is it a flaw in Gamache that he has a desire to help people, and that he’s too compassionate?
No, I don’t think that it is a flaw in Gamache. I think it is a strength and in his case a sign of his individuality and authenticity. And all of that is good but it can get you in trouble sometimes: so, as said above, it depends on how you exercise it. There is some arrogance in Gamache and I don’t think his compassion mitigate that, but he is human like the rest of us. In this world it takes courage to dance to the beat of your own drum so to speak…. and I think Gamace should be applauded for that!
