Everything, that is, except prosecuting Bayley, because thats not something the state has any power over.
What are you thinking?!
Honestly, this feels a smidge out of character for her.
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It jibes that Taystees knee-jerk reaction would be no deal, because her emotions are so raw about Poussey.
If she says no now, then both Pousseys death and the riot are for nothing.
Poussey was one of the gentlest inmates at Litchfield, and she would have been the No.
1 cheerleader of Taystee pulling this off for the inmates.
So Im not sure I buy this.
It feels like a TV drama move, rather than an organic character choice.
Do you agree, readers, or does Taystees choice track for you?
Hostages mean more negotiations, in her mind.
Taystee doesnt know about the hostages, so she thinks she can keep fighting for her friend.
Thats the only reason this story line works but I still think shes smarter than this.
Regardless, as it turns out, it doesnt matter if the hostages are gone or not.
It never, ever does.
That… actually would not have been a terrible way to go, writing-wise.
Its frustrating to watch, especially because I kind of expected more from Taystee.
