A New Kind of Dreaming character guide
Eddie is Jamie’s older brother, serving a prison sentence while trying to hide the violence he faces from his “little brother”. Tough, private and protective, he remains an important family connection whose silence shows both his strength and the heavy pressure he carries.
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Eddie tells Jamie that prison is not too bad, yet the truth is far more painful. Is his silence a sign of courage, a way of protecting his “little brother”, or evidence that prison has trapped him emotionally as well as physically? What does Eddie’s behaviour suggest about the difference between appearing strong and actually feeling safe?
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