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Weird Relationship Dynamic; Was Steve Throwing His Life Away for Roxy?
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The problem was the intention behind staying in Providence and the fact that this was not a reciprocal relationship. If Steve had decided to stay in Providence simply because he thought it was the best idea, that's fine. But it seemed as if every decision he took was to please Roxy. And honestly, she didn't care much about pleasing him. Her only focus was her career. Again, that's perfectly fine. But it doesn't make for a fair relationship.Wesley Friday wrote: ↑14 Aug 2022, 16:50 Whilst reading the novel, right from the start I felt like Steve was throwing his life away for Roxy. Whilst Roxy was set on becoming a doctor, Steve was putting law school on hold in order to be close to Roxy and to please her by joining the Providence Police Force. I think Roxy's love for Steve was tied to Steve's continuous involvement in the anti-establishment movement and that was Steve's major fear that if he ever stopped to do anything else, that love would disappear. It seemed to me to be a weird relationship dynamic where Steve was constantly the chaser. If this were reality and Steve was your friend, judging from the relationship dynamic would you advise him to go to law school or join Providence PD and stay with Roxy?
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He must have made the decision of changing the system after he saw the violence against students protesting in Ohio. If I was his friend, I'd advise him to follow his dream and fight corruption through legal means. But I think he chose the police because of "power" in the uniform.
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If Steve was my friend, I would have advised to him to consider himself more than Roxanne. I would not place focus on her cause it would only drive him closer to her. I would focus on the conversation on him and his dreams. I read the book and from the very beginning I also felt sad for him. He really gave up his identity to fuel her. I became very disappointed when she cheated but he flipped it to take the blame. Thankfully it is a relationship that took place in his twenties and not later in life. He would be able to bounce back quicker. The ending suited him.Wesley Friday wrote: ↑14 Aug 2022, 16:50 Whilst reading the novel, right from the start I felt like Steve was throwing his life away for Roxy. Whilst Roxy was set on becoming a doctor, Steve was putting law school on hold in order to be close to Roxy and to please her by joining the Providence Police Force. I think Roxy's love for Steve was tied to Steve's continuous involvement in the anti-establishment movement and that was Steve's major fear that if he ever stopped to do anything else, that love would disappear. It seemed to me to be a weird relationship dynamic where Steve was constantly the chaser. If this were reality and Steve was your friend, judging from the relationship dynamic would you advise him to go to law school or join Providence PD and stay with Roxy?