Of course, part of the tension created here results from the fact that both sides believe they have the moral high ground. I look forward to that resolution more than the end of the fight, though the fight promises to be an excellent read.
The way the story engages in some moral analysis for the characters has drawn back over time to Drunkard's Walk. Doug's viewpoint conflicts with the way BGC explained the moral justification for its characters. The sharpest contrast appears within Nene, because her self-image demands she follow the side she thinks good, but she cannot reconcile the two perspectives now presented to her. Other characters also must deal with challenges to their own views; ranging from the conflicting loyalties our favorite news photographer has gotten into all the way to a catharsis and possible reform for one of the long term villains of the story.
I really look forward to seeing how theses elements carry over into other Steps.
The way the story engages in some moral analysis for the characters has drawn back over time to Drunkard's Walk. Doug's viewpoint conflicts with the way BGC explained the moral justification for its characters. The sharpest contrast appears within Nene, because her self-image demands she follow the side she thinks good, but she cannot reconcile the two perspectives now presented to her. Other characters also must deal with challenges to their own views; ranging from the conflicting loyalties our favorite news photographer has gotten into all the way to a catharsis and possible reform for one of the long term villains of the story.
I really look forward to seeing how theses elements carry over into other Steps.