Who is The Drunks in the Truck on the Mountain Road from Up at the Villa and what is their importance? Up_at_the_Villa English & Literature The Drunks in the Truck on the Mountain Road | Up at the Villa

The drunk men play an important role in the novel because they interrupt Mary and Rowley's plan to dispose of Karl's body. Their appearance leads to a kiss between Mary and Rowley that Rowley later cites as a reason Mary should agree to marry him.