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Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 07 Jun 2018, 14:13
by Kemunto lucy
Natalie portrays strength of a woman. She protects her mother though she is still a child.
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 08 Jun 2018, 14:41
by SereneCharles
Bettercallyourbookie wrote: ↑01 Apr 2018, 09:04
I think the prologue does convey strength of character even in an unhappy home.
Consider a few things for me: does circumstance define the strength of a character? If it doesn't, what does? If it does, doesn't being resilient in the face of hardships qualify as strength?
Also, even if she wasn't a strong character in the prologue, does that really matter? One of the most compelling things for me when I read a new book is character development. The process of finding that strength and resilience will probably be a better story than her being an unchanging source of strength throughout the entire novel.
Just food for thought.
I agree with you. Finding her strength through the circumstances would have probably made a better story. In such way, teens who lacked strength initially would be encouraged more by her story.
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 09 Jun 2018, 00:15
by holsam_87
Zilelabelle wrote: ↑01 Apr 2018, 15:11
That depends, are you referring to the mother or the daughter? Because I think the daughter showed more fortitude and strength of character in protecting her mother.
I agree with you, Natalie always seemed to be a much stronger character than her mother ever was. It says a lot about a child that is willing to jump in the middle of their parents' fights.
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 09 Jun 2018, 12:33
by Sefiros2211
Natalie finds little ways to survive the abuse. Hiding her favorite goat from Alex is a constant victory. Her romance fulfills her on a personal level, as those the encouragement of her artistic talent. She finds happiness amidst misery; that makes her strong.
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 09 Jun 2018, 21:54
by AWANDO OGUTU
Yes, staying in an unhappy home in the face of hardship portrays a woman of strong character who is willing to accept anything just to stay, fight for, comfort and share the sorrows of her family
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 11 Jun 2018, 23:41
by ReyvrexQuestor Reyes
It takes a really strong woman to be saddled with an unhappy home.
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 12 Jun 2018, 10:13
by RedLetter
The prologue does convey strength of a woman in portraying an unhappy home. As someone who grew up in an emotionally abusive home, I think it takes great character to stay in a tough situation. The mother conveys strength is her willingness to endure the abuse for the sake of her children. Natalie shows great fortitude in standing up to her step-father and protecting her mother. I think both women show great strength in protecting one another and complementing what the other may lack.
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 20 Jun 2018, 00:02
by AWANDO OGUTU
Staying in an unhappy home is no proof of strong character. Action and behaviour are what makes one a strong character.
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 08 Jul 2018, 14:25
by Star88
Since she is able to survive in that environment, I would say so (if you are talking about Natalie that is)
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 09 Jul 2018, 19:19
by Cecilia_L
Zilelabelle wrote: ↑01 Apr 2018, 15:11
That depends, are you referring to the mother or the daughter? Because I think the daughter showed more fortitude and strength of character in protecting her mother.
Good point! I agree completely!
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 10 Jul 2018, 00:27
by Richard Whitehead
n-dai che wrote: ↑01 Apr 2018, 17:09
The daughter's maturity to protect her mother makes her strong.
I really admired how this young girl offers to help her mother at such a tender age
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 10 Jul 2018, 00:29
by Richard Whitehead
Natalie's offer to assist her mom is very good
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 10 Jul 2018, 00:29
by Richard Whitehead
Star88 wrote: ↑08 Jul 2018, 14:25
Since she is able to survive in that environment, I would say so (if you are talking about Natalie that is)
Yeah
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 13 Aug 2018, 09:02
by booklysis
Yes, I think the story portrays a strong character in the form of Natalie. The story is outstanding.
Re: strong character of a woman
Posted: 16 Feb 2019, 14:25
by DakotaA
Hmm.. are resilience and strength the same thing?