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Why Bonnie?

posted 7 years ago by rafferman (1)
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I enjoyed BLL immensely, but I wonder about the climactic scene. Why Bonnie. I won't post my entire question so as not to be a spoiler.

[–] abm801 (3) 7 years ago

If I remember correctly, Bonnie had some childhood trauma / flashbacks from her father which is part of why she's all about peace and healing. She was triggered by Perry's outburst and pushed him.

[–] R_Kane (15828) 7 years ago

We discussed this in the "I hope the big twist in the finale isn't . . . " topic. Have a look.

[–] abm801 (3) 7 years ago

Great, thanks! I'm trying to wade through them all now since I've finished it finally.

[–] Daisy (3022) 7 years ago

It surprised me about Bonnie. I don't suppose you remember what episode the flashback was in after all this time? I don't recall them fixating on her on her own.

[–] cdonorab (17) 6 years ago

There isnt a flashback in the show, but it talks about it in the book.

[–] Maya (116) 7 years ago

Bonnie acted completely within her character imo. She was always presented as being the type of person who's very in tune with herself and her world. A combination of being perceptive in noticing the beginning of an issue, but also a peacemaker within arguments/confrontations (happens with her throughout the entire series) makes her the perfect person to get involved. All the other women just happened to be in the area, but Bonnie was the only one that placed herself in the situation and took the reins in trying to stop it. It totally makes sense that she did it and I don't think any other character could have.