If one were to disregard this issue readily, or to say that there were no other viewpoints regarding this problem.
If one blindly accepted what Old Hawke had said, or if one accepted the facts that Old Hawke had laid out.
Then things would become straightforward and easy to comprehend.
However, if every problem is approached in a simple manner to derive a straightforward answer, the result may well be an error.
When working on problem-solving, or trying to tackle a specific, functional issue.
One must not cower at the prospect of making a mistake or fear the price of error.
Because becoming apprehensive about making mistakes and fearing their cost, is not a wise choice.
Such an approach could potentially make things worse.
Violet does not want a solution that seems easy but leads to a more catastrophic outcome; she seeks a tangible and effective strategy to resolve the problem.