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Reid, a character portrayed from the sidelines, watches Dill's obsessive antics from the shore. He senses a connection or perhaps a need, which drives him to try and approach Dill. However, he fails to gain the captain's attention, reflecting the profound disconnect in Dill's life—his work, his son, and his former relationships all remain out of reach.
In his personal life, Dill struggles with a lack of funds. His friend Constance, filled with compassion, lends him money after a night of revelry. Dill soon considers firing Duke, his sailor, believing that he doesn’t need the distraction. However, Duke provides a sense of loyalty that Dill seems to overlook in his single-minded pursuit.