Is it permissible to say, here in the 21st century, that it still feels daring when a woman writes potent, aggressive, downright sexy sex? Kennedy can do redemption, too.
But the survival of animals like Kesi the orangutan should give us hope that while much damage has been done, redemption is still possible, said Richard Zimmerman of Orangutan Outreach.
Others were more positive, comparing it to "The Color Purple" and noting that the lead character does find redemption, reaching deep inside to pull herself out of a terrible situation.
What does true redemption look like?
"You guys keep wanting to do this redemption thing and I don't buy into it," Huggins said.
He did gain redemption shortly, though, converting a penalty after the veteran substitute Kim Nam Il, freshly in the game during the 68th minute, toppled Obasi in the box.
His part in the 1960s music revolution done, his redemption assured by Arista's success, Davis is simply a brainy man running a profitable record company.
It's certainly a blazing reminder that in our lowbrow-loving, no-attention-span culture, most any scoundrel can do the redemption tango simply by being a good sport.
I mean, I believe in redemption in real life — redemption does happen, and it's cool when it does — but I find myself getting leery of my desire for it in stories (especially my own).
But redemption doesn't creep into the equation for me.
