A New Kind of Dreaming character guide
Lorraine is Jamie’s case worker, managing his isolated care and arranging his stay with Archie in Port Barren. Firm and informed, she balances practical concern with pressure, warning Jamie that this is his “last chance” while their tense relationship remains more complicated than simple authority.
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How should we judge Lorraine—as a caring case worker who offers Jamie a “last chance”, or as an authority figure whose warnings and knowledge of his record make trust difficult, even while she arranges his placement with Archie and tries to guide his future in a town where adults hold most of the power?
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