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When Tony first receives the envelope from the lawyer saying he has been named in Sarah Ford’s will, he doesn’t immediately realize who Sarah Ford is. What do you think is the purpose of this memory lag?
Strong responses will realize that the decision by Barnes to have Tony not realize who Sarah Ford is immediately is thought-out and very intentional. It establishes several things. First, it establishes the fallibility of memory. It has been 40 years since he met this woman, and though it was an experience he didn’t forget (that weekend at Veronica’s family’s home), it still takes him a moment to realize who this person is. Second, it emphasizes Tony’s lack of...
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