The Street Lawyer, Blog 2

We are nearly halfway through John Grisham's The Street Lawyer and are going strong.  We have witnessed a transformation in Michael; is it a midlife crisis - or something else?  Remember, you need to write at least 300 words and use good writing conventions.

Blog Prompts

1. At the end of chapter 16 Michael states that both he and Claire have lost.  Support or refute this statement.
2. Michael's activities become questionable and even illegal.  Are these actions justified?
3. Why does Hector Palma help Michael? 
4. Most people see Michael as having a midlife crisis - he even alludes to this.  Are these people right - or is it something else?
5. Is Michael's changing life a downward spiral?  Why or why not?