What roles do Laurel and Violet play in Paroxysm, as characters and Hazel's cousins?
The Murphy family are the closest and most supportive family there is, especially after the death of Hazel’s dad Alexander. Laurel and Violet are both incredibly powerful in their own rights, but for the most part of Paroxysm Laurel is much more in control and in touch with her abilities than Lettie is. Lettie being a bit out of touch with what she’s capable of means that she starts to spend more time with Hazel due to mutual feelings of frustration. Ultimately though, the combination of Haze and Lettie both not being in full control of their powers has a bit of a negative effect rather than a positive one.
Laurel in Paroxysm is a grounding, stable force. She always knows what to do, or makes it seem like she does even if she’s freaking out on the inside… she’s essentially the #momfriend of the group. Lettie is a whirlwind of a person, bounces into the room and talks at a million miles an hour having about seven conversations simultaneously. Hazel’s never felt like she wanted a sister because she’s always already had two in the form of Laurel and Lettie.