6. Who is the most dangerous person in this story?

[Manuel]

Martin says a man with lots to lose is dangerous, but a man with nothing to lose is infinitely so. Masters claims the most dangerous kind of persons are those who are ashamed of their own guilt. Who is the most dangerous person in this story, and what’s driving that person? Have you ever had to deal with someone like that in your own life?

[Jill]

Suzanne is clearly the villain, but we never learn what's motivating her other than desire to control/dominate. Perhaps there's some unresolved pain in her life? (And she does have a lot to lose, e.g. relationship with her son and grandchildren.)I didn't like the midwives' intention to take vengeance on her via lawsuits/pressing charges. Not helpful to anyone.

[Kerstin]

Jill wrote: "Suzanne is clearly the villain, but we never learn what's motivating her other than desire to control/dominate. "

She is a very one-dimensional character.

[John]

Jill wrote: "Suzanne is clearly the villain, but we never learn what's motivating her other than desire to control/dominate. Perhaps there's some unresolved pain in her life? (And she does have a lot to lose, e..."

I had a different take on the discussion of lawsuits and charges in that I don't think it is taking vengeance. Vengeance would entail a direct action against Suzanne, but making a criminal complaint against someone who committed an assault is not vengeance, it is seeking justice. Yes, it is better to forgive and move on, but if your livelihood is destroyed by someone's lies and you can't move on, redress through the legal system is better than seeking vengeance. Though as a lawyer, I almost always counsel individuals to chalk a loss up to education expense and move on. Litigation is its own punishment.

[Manuel]

John wrote: "Though as a lawyer, I almost always counsel individuals to chalk a loss up to education expense and move on. Litigation is its own punishment."

:-)

There is a saying in Spanish about the following gypsy curse:
I hope you'll have lawsuits and win them.