Dusty pays a small fine, and is able to resume his operation. Near the end of the novel, when it seems that Dusty will finally be held accountable for his actions, Paine is accused of setting fire to the Coral Queen. Why is Paine accused of setting fire to the Coral Queen? Lice tries to stay hidden throughout the novel, but is eventually found. Lice, on the other hand, represents a small, seemingly insignificant piece of the puzzle. The name Dusty represents all of the bad things about pollution and casino operations such as the one aboard the Coral Queen. By contract, lice is an old man that wants to draw back from the chaos of the real world, and may be seen as gross by Noah and Abbey, who are children. What is the importance of the names of Dusty and Lice in the novel?ĭusty Muleman, the main antagonist of the novel, is a sinister businessman that is only out for himself. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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