He watched Clint Eastwood for a while. He had never much enjoyed cop films or cop programs on television, but watching right here and now, he could identify with Dirty Harry tracking down the villains and dealing with them his own way. He had meant what he said to Blackstone. A few minutes alone with Pamela Jeffreys's attackers and they would know what police brutality was all about.
The protagonist observes Clint Eastwood's portrayal of Dirty Harry, a character he finds surprisingly relatable, despite his usual distaste for cop-related media. In this moment, he connects with Dirty Harry's relentless pursuit of justice, which resonates with his own feelings about dealing with wrongdoers.
He reflects on his harsh feelings toward the assailants who harmed Pamela Jeffreys, expressing a desire for retribution. His conversation with Blackstone highlights his frustration and the intense emotions stirred by the injustice, suggesting that if given the chance, he would impose his own version of justice on the attackers, emphasizing the darker side of vigilante mentality.
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