It has been a while since a read got interesting that fast. You carried me wherever your words went.
It didn't occur to me that the narrator was in a courtroom at the beginning of the read obviously but it is how you took me there that left me yearning to read on.
What happened after the jury listened to this liberal spirit? Did they extend their thoughts having in mind the horror of finding one's sister's neck wrapped in seaweed? Did they think about what it would be like to witness your entitled father raising his hand to hit your mother the third time this week?!
You write so elegantly and have had your way with this story that would have otherwise been a very difficult read for my persona to enjoy. 🔆
Now that's a compliment! I wanted to make her more interesting than a murderer of her father and whilst I accidentally broke the community rules about violence, this wasn't a story ABOUT violence, it was a story about being understood and heard. So the outcome would be whether they truly heard her or not, and given the town seemed to protect a man that committed violence, I'm not sure they'd support her, especially as her MANNER isn't particularly likeable. I think they'd focus more on how she is unconventional, aloof and spirited, and hang her for that rather than truly empathising.
Your comment means so much... Thankyou @tezmel xx