Why is style important to understanding The Misfits written by James Howe?

One of the primary motivations that exist in Howe's work
is to understand individuals as human beings.  Bobby comes up with this realization when
talking about Mr. Kellerman: "because when you get down to it, thinking of somebody as
100% human seriously gets in the way of hating them."  This idea of enabling full
understanding of an individual requires communicating with them devoid of barriers and
obstacles.  It is clear talking, as if they are near you.

This style of writing is evident in Howe's work.  He does
not write with a style that is distant.  He writes with clear communication at the
forefront of his style.  The way in which the narration and dialogue are constructed
ensure clear and open communication with the reader about exploring the humanity of his
characters:

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Another thing I think about names is that they DO
hurt. They hurt because we believe them. We think they are telling us something true
about ourselves, something other people can see even if we
don't.

Such lucid expression
is an example of the style Howe employs in order to communicate his primary point of
understanding individuals and creating empathy for them.  In such a point, the style
must match the message.