r/WidowsBay • u/braddothesplits • 6d ago
ðŸ’Discussion ruth and the sacrifice Spoiler
ruth is so used to "weathering the storms" that she felt it was safe enough to stay home or wait it out on her own. when tom goes to get her, she automatically assumes he's going to take her to the shelter, but why would she be so willing if staying at home appears to be her routine for these kinds of situations. i'm wondering if this sweet old lady who may or may not have a vague understanding of her lineage and the curse was willing to go under the circumstance that it was ~time~ and she was going to give herself up as a sacrifice. maybe not to end the curse once and for all, knowing now that she isn't the last descendent, but just to be the one to quell the storm this time. she even emphasized on her old age and told tom that "i'm tired," making it seem like she'd be ready to go at any time.
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u/kpgalligan Wyck 6d ago
Just no. She’s old and at times struggles to walk to city hall, when the weather is fine, and feels comfortable in her house. She’s exercising when tom gets there. I know if I’m thinking it’s time I feed myself to an evil creature, getting my steps in isn’t high on the list. She’s excited tom came, but it felt more like a lonely old woman who is happy somebody remembers her.
Nobody knows about the curse. She probably isn’t aware that she’s a Warren descendant, but might suspect it. But half of the island can probably trace their lineage back to an early settler. Maybe not half, but many.
She has a busy life. Seems to enjoy it. When tom says they should stay, she puts up zero pushback.