#6

I loved the conclusion of I Know This Much is True. So many ends were wrapped up, and in surprising ways that made it even better. The death of his twin really helped Dominick find himself. He was able to forgive himself for mistakes made in his childhood, forgive his mother for favoring Thomas, forgive Ray for being too hard on his stepsons, and even forgive Thomas for all the embarrassment he caused. Ray and Dominick become closer after Ray's leg is amputated due to gangrene. Their time in the hospital and physical therapy really strengthens the foundation that they never had. Dessa is proud of Dominick's progress, and they two of them start dating again. When they realize that the old spark never left- Dominick proposes, and the ex couple gets married again. Dominick and Dessa become friends with Thomas' social worker Lisa Sheffer, and her partner Monica. The two couples collaborate to form a women's help shelter in the Tempesta's old house, and name it after his mother, Concettina. The most important part of the end was the conclusion to Dominick's search for his father. He goes through many theories including his mother being raped and his grandfather and his mother committing incest. Ray finally tells him that his father was Nabby Drinkwater, a half-colored half-Wequonnoc indian, which makes his friend Ralph his cousin. This also solidifies his income for the rest of his life, seeing that a casino was just built on Wequonnoc land. I love the fact that Dessa and Dominick got back together, and they are finally able to adopt a child and belong in a community.