Truth is the real casualty in Brilliant Lies. Do you agree?
             The truth, in its complete and untarnished form, is undoubtedly the ultimate victim in Brilliant Lies. The truth is rarely heard from Suzy. Her perception is coloured by her unrealistic vision of the way her life should be. Katy on the other hand sees the truth in its full realism due to her sexual preferences, which has made her look not only into herself, but to see others in a different light. Paul sees the world through Christian eyes, which sometimes can warp opinions, and Brian tells a heavily filtered version of the truth, sanitizing and glamorizing facts. The aggressive Gary Fitzgerald has a perception of the truth, which is greatly influenced by his wife and her family.
             The truth is a greater victim in this story than Suzy. Through the ages truth has always been held in high esteem. Whether it be in the bible or in constitutions, upholding the truth is of up most importance. The truth can make or break the character of a person. The way they use the truth tells a lot about the character of a person. When the truth is forgotten to line ones own pocket it can become the unrecognized victim of egos and self-centered activity. Suzy's misuse of the truth is a prime example of this.
             Suzy's insatiable appetite for money and her relationship with her 'sleazebag' father has coloured her view of the truth greatly. The vision Suzy has for herself and her lifestyle revolves around sex and money. Give one and get the other! For years this saying has been such a great part of her life that it has become almost a habit to 'live on easy street'. She has always been supported financially, either living off her father or 'fooling herself into having a series of deep and meaningfuls with the half-dozen or so wealthy unmarried heterosexual men in the city'. Her female ways have always won her first prize and to be sudd
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