The Accidental Tourist
“Can we all?AT: Certainly Macon can, but I wouldn’t say that accidental tourism is a universal condition. Some people seem to have very meticulous itineraries for their lives.Q: Ethan’s tragic death looms over all of the characters in this novel. Why are so many characters angry at, or at least disapproving of, Macon for his manner of grieving?AT: Because to someone not very perceptive, Macon’s manner of grieving doesn’t really look like grief.Q: Is it simply inertia that prevents Macon from dea...ling with Edward’s misbehavior for so long? Why does he find the process of training Edward to be so difficult and painful?AT: While I was writing this book, I wondered the same thing. I asked myself, Why do I seem to be going on and on about this ridiculous dog, who has nothing to do with the main plot? Then when Muriel asked Macon, “Do you want a dog who’s angry all the time?” (or words to that effect), I thought, Oh! Of course! That’s exactly what he wants! This dog is angry for him!Q: Would you agree that Edward’s reactions to Muriel mirror Macon’s to some degree?AT: Oh, I think Edward is way ahead of Macon in his reactions.Q: What does Singleton Street represent for Macon?AT: Otherness.MoreLess
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