The final chapters of the soloist really put things in perspective for me. You realize that Lopez really cares about Nathaniel and it’s not just for the sake of his writing. Lopez would go to hell and back just to see Nathaniel succeed.
In these chapters Steve and Nathaniel get into a huge blowout. Ayers’ claims that Lopez is lying to him about the court case. Ayers continues arguing makes threats, uses profanity, and loses all control. This was a scary part for me. I began thinking is he really going to attempt accomplish these threats he’s making? Is he going to try and hurt Lopez? With schizophrenia you never know what that person is capable of.
Even after all the drama and violent outbursts, Lopez continues to care for Ayers. They make up and Nathaniel realizes he was wrong. If I were Lopez I would have ended all communications at that moment. But unlike me, Lopez kept with it and made sure that Nathaniel was able to play his music in a safe environment. Lopez has become an inspiration with this selfless act of kindness.
When grading realize that I tried to put myself in the characters shoes.
