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Justice and Judgment Quotes in The Bourne Identity

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"I would willingly see you die for what you've done," said Marie, staring at Conklin. "And that realization revolts me." (35.226)

Marie suggests that there's something revolting about violent justice. Does the rest of the novel disagree with her? Or is this the novel's secret message? Maybe Marie is the true hero of The Bourne Identity, the only character with a stable identity, and the only character to steer absolutely clear of violence?