Chapter 25:
Competition in Cunning
Summary: In this chapter Linda matched her cunning nature against that of Dr. Flint. She wrote a letter to him addressed from a place in New York to trick him into thinking she was really there. She also wrote one addressed to Aunt Martha to throw him off her track even further. In response Dr. Flint then sent a letter to the mayor of Boston to find out if he had seen anyone who met Linda’s description.
Importance: This is yet another important chapter because it is in this that Linda exercises her cunning nature on Dr. Flint. She successfully proves his incompetence to catch her by tricking him into believing she is actually gone. This serves as a boost in confidence for her, knowing that she is better than him and can overcome his grip on her.
Connection to Theme: Psychological abuse was a technique used by Dr. Flint in this chapter on Linda's grandmother. To intimidate her, Dr. Flint would tell her that he was close to finding Linda and that he would bring her back. Due to the fact that this would only work with those with weak constitutions and those who were ignorant to the truth, this did not affect Linda's grandmother.
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