She wondered whether there was any way of getting him to take the pills by trickery. She did not like the idea of using underhand methods with Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, but when a person's reason was disturbed, then she thought that any means were justified in getting them better. It was as if a person had been kidnapped by some evil being and held ransom. You would not hesitate, she felt, to resort to trickery to defeat the evil being.
In the story, the protagonist contemplates the moral dilemmas associated with convincing Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni to take his medication. Despite her reservations about using deceitful tactics, she feels a sense of urgency to help him recover, reflecting on the desperate circumstances of someone whose reason is impaired. Her internal struggle highlights the conflict between morality and compassion in the face of a loved one's suffering.
She draws a parallel between Mr. Matekoni’s situation and a kidnapping scenario, suggesting that when someone is held captive by their own mind, it's justifiable to employ cunning methods to liberate them. This perspective challenges traditional ethics, demonstrating how the desire to protect and heal can blur the lines of right and wrong. Ultimately, her reflections illustrate the complexities of human relationships and the lengths one might go to for love.
