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Barbara (John’s wife)

Barbara escapes the highway crashes and realizes her husband John knew the catastrophe was coming.

Story so far

Barbara does not understand why John has stopped beside the interstate. She escapes the Explorer before a van hits it and tries to summon help after the crashes. As she realizes John knew what was coming, she asks whether he went along with the catastrophe.

At the cabin, she sags against him.

Role

John’s wife, confronting his foreknowledge of the catastrophe.

Relationships

John — Barbara realizes her husband knew what was coming and questions his participation.
Sources — 6 recorded facts, by chapter
Chapter 260
  • Barbara does not know why John has stopped beside the interstate.
  • Barbara escapes the Explorer before the van strikes it.
  • Barbara tries to summon help after the highway crashes.
  • Barbara realizes John knew in advance that the catastrophe was coming.
  • Barbara asks whether John went along with the catastrophe.
  • Barbara sags against John while they stand at the cabin.
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