Tom And Rufus Weylin Character Analysis

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Both Tom and Rufus Weylin have personalities that match in compassion. This is shown in great detail after Dana is recaptured from running off the plantation to mail her letters out to Kevin. Rufus explains that with his interference “you know you got off easy! He didn’t hurt you nearly as much as he’s hurt others” (180) this justification is seen throughout the entire story because of the emotional attachment Rufus makes for Dana. It was clear to Tom that Rufus was responsible for Dana’s behavior “he figured your running away was my fault” (180). Moreover, Dana learns that Tom wrote a letter for Dana to Kevin after her recapture to let him know she is now back at the Weylin plantation. Rufus explains “daddy is the only man I know, who cares