Gallant totally disagrees with Goofus. Gallant states that by alternating what the two individuals say produces "pleasure and power." Let me say that I concur with Gallant's statement: "Gravity and levity [does] make good bedfellows through a quirky, successful symbiosis." When the two characteristics are exhibited by Peejoe and Lucille, the story becomes more interesting.

Lucille is seen as a housewife in the beginning of the story. She is a slave to her husband and children at home. It was shocking when she tells Meemaw and Peejoe that she decapitated her husband. It turns serious when she flees and the local authorities are searching for her. She dumps here children with her mother and is irresponsible. The humorous thing about this is that she is trying to start a new life and career after having so many kids and hardly any experience in Hollywood. However, Lucille's strong will...