Strong: to be powerful. Conscious: having knowledge of something
Synonyms: forceful, firm Synonyms: deliberate, mannered
Antonyms: weak, insecure Antonyms: indifferent, unintentional
Fearful: feeling afraid; showing fear or anxiety
Synonyms: uneasy, intimidated
Antonyms: bold, courageous
The author has revealed these characteristics in this character. Direct proof that Lia is strong: "Are you sure you're okay?" (Anderson, 1), " 'I'm fine,' I lie." (Anderson, 2). She is showing that she is strong by both hiding her emotions and by standing against her fears. In this part of the book Lia just found out that one of her old best friends just died in a motel room.
Direct proof that Lia is conscious: "....body found in a motel room, alone..." (Anderson,1). "Here stands a girl clutching a knife. There is grease on the stove, blood in the air, and angry words piled in the corners." (Anderson, 1). This is what Lia is thinking. Going through her mind is how her best friend has died. As her step mom tries to talk to her about it, she already knows and is aware of more that she understands.
Lia is fearful: "The glass around me crackles. Cassie called me before she died. She called and waited for me to pick up. 1.2.3......33." (Anderson, 35). This is when Lia is thinking about how her friend had called her before she died. She was fearful that if she had of answered the phone maybe she could have saved her.
Great post. I really like how you were able to prove each trait without writing long paragraphs about each one. Good work!
ReplyDeleteNice post Kirsten. I don't know if its just my computer but the format at the top is really weird and hard to read. But you did a really great job finding quotes to support your answer.
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