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Did he have a genius intellect?


I know he was calculating and cunning but was he a genius?

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Actually, he wasn't all that bright. He was a quick thinker but a poor strategist. What was he thinking, coming after Marge with the razor? Why was killing Peter his only option? He could have at least tried to talk him into staying in the cabin or even pretending he was Dickie to support Tom's lie.

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