The first time she slit a man's throat she felt sick to her stomach. The second time? Not so much.
In "The Ideal Man" by Julie Garwood, the protagonist grapples with the moral complexities of violence after committing murder. Initially, her first act of taking a man's life leaves her feeling nauseous and conflicted about her actions. This highlights her humanity and the emotional weight of such a drastic decision.
However, by the second encounter where she kills again, her emotional response shifts significantly. The change in her feelings suggests a desensitization to violence, indicating a troubling transformation in her character and raising questions about the effects of trauma and the nuances of self-defense versus aggression.
