Analysis Of Lies By Toni Hellman

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Through the repetition of phrases and words, Hellman continues to the state of confusion brought on by the lie. When Karen tells Martha of Joe’s beliefs, she states, “He thought we had been lovers” (Hellman 64). The thought process for everyone becomes complex. It’s hard to understand what the truth is clearly and what is a lie. Even Martha is confused, as she says “(Tensely) I don’t believe you. I don’t believe you. What of awful talk is that? I don’t believe you. I don’t believe you” (Hellman 65). The truth is gone at this point. It is hard to believe not only people’s disbelief but have it cloud their brains as well. Martha wants to affirm that the truth is received by their last remaining ally. She tells Karen, “Didn’t you tell him? For