A New Kind of Dreaming character guide
Susan is a caring traveller who finds Jamie and Cameron exhausted in the desert and responds with practical kindness, food and safety. Her question, “Are you okay?”, shows genuine concern, while her disagreement with Robert reveals courage, independence and a strong wish to protect the boys.
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Susan appears only briefly, yet she changes Jamie’s situation through her practical kindness and willingness to challenge Robert. Is she simply a helpful traveller passing through, or does her choice to argue for the boys’ safety reveal a deeper moral strength? What might her actions suggest about the power of ordinary people to help when authority has failed?
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