Rion's problem in social mingling, was it because of him or his mother?
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Re: Rion's problem in social mingling, was it because of him or his mother?
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I disagree with this statement, because I remember moving around a lot, so I understand wanting to close every one out. Saying goodbye went you move is one of the hardest things to do. I wouldn't blame his mom entirely and I understand trying to protect your son. I sympathize with Rion's mom in the sense that I wouldn't really know what to do in her situation.greghefley wrote: ↑02 Sep 2021, 06:31 His mother would be a main reason for his introverted nature. There were many other kind of people like him, who seems not to be as closed up as Rion. It's mainly because of his mother trying to protect him.
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I give an apathetic nod, coupled with my best faulty smile, before turning back toward the window. I avoid making eye contact with any other student. The chirping birds have my attention for the next few minutes,[/quote] (Location 113 - Kindle version)Sushan wrote: ↑01 Sep 2021, 00:32 Rion did not have any long-term friends. And it seems like he is not even trying to have any. Seemingly he is an introvert who is shy to talk with strangers, and also content with his loneliness. His unusual ability led him to think of him as an alien, and it too supported his nature to remain further.
(Location 91 - Kindle version)I ignore them before heading to my favorite classroom position. Nothing says don’t talk to me like the back corner window seat.
But we see how he could not remain in one place (or one school) because of his mother's job. It is common for a student to feel awkward when going to a new school, and it is fair for a usual student to require some time to make new friends.
(Location 66 - Kindle version)New schools. New surroundings. I’ve done them so many times they’ve become as much of a routine as tying my shoes.
(Location 84 - Kindle version)This is my sixth school in four years
Ultimately these reasons made Rion a lonely fellow. Even the connection between him and his mother was not too strong. Which component contributed his loneliness the most? Was it his nature? Was it his mother's frequent change of locations? Or was it because his mother was never really open with him?
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I think him not being close to his mother says a lot about his raw personality, or his nature. As you said, i think it may be a mixture of the three factors. The constant moving around, his nature, and his mother's relationship with him. While I think having friends and communicating and sharing emotions and experiences is vital to live a healthy life, I also believe introversion can still be healthy (if not taken to extreme levels). What I mean is, if he's ever able to open up to even one person, and consciously decided to do it, then being an introvert is his choice and it's bad.
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