kingdom_fans' Journal (original) (raw)

Wow, there were quite a few very interesting points made about Dr Hook! Let's keep that up. :D

I think the thing that has always struck me about Mrs Druse is how she is a psychic, believes fully in spirits and the otherworld and communication with the dead, but is also a practicing Christian who believes funny in God. This isn't a juxtaposition that I see very often, and I enjoyed it quite a bit.

The thing about Sally is her faith. She has unwavering, strong faith in her beliefs and she will not be swayed. She relies on it as though it were a lifeline, and never once seems embarrassed or silly when telling anyone and everyone exactly what she thinks is going on. Whether it be doctors, her son, Natalie... regardless of who, she never holds back or tries to make what she says 'believable'. To her, it's fact and there's no reason anyone should disbelieve her.

In a way, I think Sally Druse is the most idealistic of the characters in Kingdom Hospital. Certainly idealism and faith are oft repeated themes, but Mrs Druse firm belief in goodness and the spirit world and in men doing the right thing outshine anyone elses. And she maintains a bright and hopeful outlook, regardless of her opposition.

But faith in such a high dosage isn't always healthy. It could be argued that her faith and idealism makes her horribly naieve, and that her habit of opening up to everyone makes it difficult for her to be taken seriously. Is her faith a help or a hinderence? Would a different approach in making people aware of the spirits be accepted better, or dismissed more quickly?

(For the sake of discussion, we'll be drawing only from what we see of Mrs Druse in Kingdom Hospital, and leaving out what we see in the novel companion.)