“Now, some would say change is inevitable. And I can support that, if it's change for the better. But I tell you what I can't support, and that's disregarding the needs of the people who live in a community.”
Racism is the central part of the story and thus demonstrates the dynamics of the construct from different points of view. In that certain characters are overtly racist, others are more subtle or completely unaware that they are indeed racist. In the assertion, Karl is confronting Bev regarding the new occupants that are meant to move in their house. Karl is concerned that the African Americans moving in into the neighborhood will jeopardize the dynamic of the community. Simply, it expresses the bigoted ideas he harbors in terms of dwelling with another race in a community.
“And I also think you know that sometimes talking about things that happen, painful things, maybe…”
The narrative also handles the idea of suffering, perseverance, and suicide through minor characters. The assertion is directed towards Russ regarding the suicide of his son Kenneth after suffering from mental anguish before he is interrupted mid-way. He tries to affirm the idea of persevering the pain by conveying your feelings go a long way towards healing.
