![]() ![]() We know the guy is done for, but even we are a little surprised that Pemberton has the guts to shoot him at point-blank range. We first get a glimpse of Pemberton's more cutthroat side when Buchanan crosses Serena. Unfortunately, this doesn't exactly map out onto the rest of Pemberton's morals-things get dark quickly with this dude. ![]() In a time of rigid gender roles, this is pretty progressive on Pemberton's part. He even introduces her to everyone as his business partner since they make all the decisions together.Īs far as we can tell, the couple are equals. When Buchanan tells Serena to get lost because he wants to speak to her husband, Pemberton jumps in and says, "'My opinion is the same as my wife's'" (6.21), aligning his intellect with hers without missing a beat. Serena doesn't dress or act like the other women in the town, and Pemberton's business partners and workers aren't sure they're comfortable with that.Įven though everyone around him is shell-shocked that a woman could wear pants or have a brain, Pemberton loves her for it. When Pemberton brings his new wife home to North Carolina, everyone is taken aback. But before you start thinking you know this guy, let's be clear: Pemberton is more complicated than the do-gooder boy-next-door type. We learn that he worked out with the men for a month before kicking back in the office just to gain some good, old-fashioned respect. Pemberton is smart, dedicated, and knows the value of a good day's work. ![]()
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