How did you feel about Sarah in the beginning?
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Re: How did you feel about Sarah in the beginning?
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Christina Rose wrote:I found myself with mixed feelings when it came to Sarah in the beginning of the book. Parts of me felt bad for her and her situation. Other parts were annoyed with the way she reacted to Tom, William, and Myra. She was critical of everything from what they were eating to the lack of a television set.
How did you feel toward Sarah in the beginning? Did your feelings change throughout your reading?
I also had mixed feelings about Sarah in the beginning of the book. On one hand, I remember what it was like as a teenager trying to do the best you can in an adult's world. I tried to give her credit: She took it upon herself to travel across the country and visit family she never knew. That takes guts. I remember having to travel alone as a minor and that in of itself was nerve-wracking. I cannot imagine the anxiety she had planning to visit relatives who aren't expecting her or know of her existence. I think it's telling of how desperate she was to get out of an awful situation before we even knew anything about her.How did you feel toward Sarah in the beginning?
On the other hand, as an adult now, I do find her to be bit of a punk. She tries to act tough, act out, and be critical in order to prove herself to adults and it just comes off as 'that broody teenager'. It serves as a reminder not to be too critical of kids. Even in the best of situations children and young adults face significant struggles before they became adults. Looking back on it, those struggles might not seem significant but it is all relevant and prepares them for adulthood.
My feelings did change from what they were initially and my opinion of Sarah became better. I was able to confirm my assumptions that her home life was not ideal, in fact, worse than I expected. After knowing her history it did not surprise me the actions she took to ensure her safety in the abusive Fletcher household. I look forward to seeing how her story plays out in the next book. As she matures I think she will make a strong well rounded character.Did your feelings change throughout your reading?
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