Memphis
Why does Jax have a negative reaction to Miriam's red shoes in the novel, Memphis?
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Miriam's red shoes reminded Jax of a young child he mistakenly killed during the war. As a resut, they triggered Jax's trauma and caused him to act in a violent manner.
Memphis