Rebecca Justice and Judgment Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

There was no moon. The sky above our heads was inky black. But the sky on the horizon was not dark at all. It was shot with crimson, like a splash of blood. And the ashes blew towards us with the salt wind from the sea. (27.123)

The final lines are controversial. Many readers feel that Maxim losing Manderley isn't a big enough punishment for killing Rebecca. What do you think? How might early descriptions of Maxim after Manderley contribute to your argument?