mutation-stigma

In this chapter of "In the Drift," Keith Piotrowicz witnesses the parade of a captured Janus monster through Philadelphia's Italian Market, revealing social tensions around mutation and genetics laws. He interacts with local butcher Gambiosi, who challenges Keith's complacency and ambition, while Keith reflects on the societal neglect that led to the monster's tragic fate. The chapter closes with Keith and his co-worker Bowles dumping toxic waste near the Drift, highlighting the environmental decay and underlying dangers in their world.