LeVar Burton Reads
"Alluvial Deposits" by Percival Everett
Feb 23, 2021
A government contractor deals with frustration and prejudice while trying to access a creek. They encounter a skinny man at a gas station and a disturbing argument with a woman. The speaker reflects on anger, forgiveness, and accountability, emphasizing the importance of justice and equality.
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- The story explores the power of empathy and understanding in navigating difficult situations, highlighting the complex and human nature of forgiveness.
- Hawks emphasizes the importance of consequences and accountability, expressing skepticism towards offering forgiveness without a reckoning.
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The protagonist encounters a difficult woman who shoots at him
The protagonist, Robert Hawks, tries to do his job as a hydrologist, but encounters a hostile old woman named Mrs. Bickers, who refuses to let him onto her property. She shoots at him, prompting a mix of anger and pity from Hawks.
