A lot of people don't like Cassie because of how she was so assertive in coming on to Ennis and how she stuck her (probably) smelly feet in his lap for him to rub, but to me Cassie is a really lovable character. I suppose the day to day things I love about her are when I think of situations I can apply the "drunks like you, demandin beer after beer, smokin', it gets tiresome" speech to. This is such a fitting thing to say about so many chores and burdens in life!
But what I love most about Cassie is her good natured spriit, her good heart. The way she smiles at Alma Jr after telling her, "you don't say much, but you get your point across," shows how much affection Cassie has for people in general, and how she really didn't hold onto any offense she may have taken at Alma Jr.'s comment. I love that about her. I wish I could be more like that. I also love how fun-loving and expressive she is. Even with the non-talkative-and-doesn't-want-to-dance Ennis, she makes the best of it and doesn't stop trying.
I love her hair too! Though I admit it's quite sad, and an especially poignant detail, the way her hair looks less and less full and less curled each time we see her. It shows how her spirit was progressively worn down over time as Ennis couldn't give her what she wanted. Such an amazing detail.
Thanks for starting this thread!
