The Green Mile Syndrome

Valis

I wonder sometimes those that absorb lots of others bad feelings don't put themselves in direct fire of the vitriol from the broken soul? I was hesitant to watch that movie, but I finally did and found it most interesting in the context of people who need to get something out of them. And then again there are those you touch only to get brown stuff spit back in one's face or it almost incapacitates you as a pleasant human being. Anyone else see the movie and have observations?

Sincerely,

District Overbeer

talesin

When I read the book/saw the movie it roused some unusual thoughts for me.

It was like King had created a parable and the character represented JC, taking on others ills and healing them. The other characters had such an awe, he was such a mystery, so selfless and innocent (keep in mind, not my personal beliefs, just what I got from King). The brutal guard represented the factions who could not stand to see good ness prevail.

I like your take on it in a more literal sense. And, in answer to your question, re the vitriol from the broken soul? Yes. If one takes on others' shyte it can incapacitate. Also, there is the aspect that when one is always doing for others, you are the first they will be mean to.

tal

(steven king rules, have you read his book On Writing? it's a whole other side of the genius and not to be missed)