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In 'In the Lake of the Woods,' John reacts to circumstances and makes decisions that lead to his
eventual downfall. Could it be that the novel suggests, with such a bleak ending, that life is a matter of
dealing with circumstances that arise and taking responsibility for these decisions? Could it be that life
is about simply surviving the 'hand we are dealt?' John's overarching and ever-present desire to be
loved builds up from his childhood and leads him to deal with circumstances in peculiar ways. In what
ways does he later take responsibility for these decisions and how do they contribute to his
demise?