![]() ![]() She’s full of secrets, one of which is her own affair with James Hurley, who is the opposite of Bobby in terms of disposition. Of course, we learn relatively quickly that Laura was not what she appeared to be on the surface. We are set up to love Laura, to mourn the poor dead girl even before we know anything about her, and it’s clear right away that Bobby Briggs simply isn’t good enough for her. Bobby’s secret relationship with Shelly Johnson and his attitude in general make the viewer turn against him almost immediately. ![]() We learn very quickly that he was cheating on his longtime girlfriend, the dearly departed Laura Palmer. He is filled with the type of cockiness, bravado, and insolence typical of teenage boys. When we meet Bobby Briggs in the Twin Peaks pilot, he’s a real jerk. Become a Patron and gain exclusive access to content not available elsewhere. This week, join Ali Morretta as she looks at what the Diary reveals to us about Laura’s history with Bobby Briggs, and how it changes how we view him (and her).Īn audio version of this article is now available on our Patreon Page. Over the next few weeks, we will be doing a deep dive into the Secret Diary as part of our month-long celebration of all things Twin Peaks. Jennifer Lynch gives us a masterful glimpse into Laura’s inner life that enriches any viewing of the series and the prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Here at 25YL, we love The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer. ![]()
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