Lori asked this question about Lincoln in the Bardo:
Just finished this and need a little help: 1) still not sure why Mr. Bevins appears with multiple eyes, legs, etc and 2) still a bit unclear on the reverend's journey--am struggling with why he was turned back to the "Bardo" and what he decided to finally do--more faith, more sacrifice? Any help or speculation appreciated!
Secily I went back and investigated the reverend because it bothered me too. When they all jam into Lincoln at the same time and all look better or lose thei…moreI went back and investigated the reverend because it bothered me too. When they all jam into Lincoln at the same time and all look better or lose their affliction, the reverend becomes at ease and not afraid. I think when he went to be judged originally his fear of judgement was what he saw. He was also probably being judged for never being brave enough to make any difference. On page 271 when he has been listening to the yucky child abusers he figures it out. “Perhaps this is faith, to believe our God ever receptive to the smallest good intention.” Then he makes the move to run with and save Willie. When he’s caught in the carapace he has to decide and he goes to judgement again having understood grace (less)
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Lincoln in the Bardo
by George Saunders
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