Through the book it is very clear that Andy has suffered in making and maintaining relationships. The relationship that was most detrimental to his development is Hope. Although Hope and Andy loved each other endlessly, they were extremely toxic for each other. For example “ A few day after Christmas, she decided that the woman next door who had left the ton of candy was no longer dangerous and asked her to watch me for the night” (Bridge, 2008, p. 84). Hope was constantly leaving Andy with someone else always putting a stain on the relationship.
Although Hope’s mental illness appeared to be controlling most of her decision-making and as a result was harmful to Andy’s development. Through the book he remembers and is known for what his mothers …show more content…
Kate provided a stable and secure home. The grandmother note only provides a stable home but also provides for Andy for example Kate states “We can practice learning that story your teacher assigned you in class” (Bridge, 2008, p. 28). Kate is providing for his educational needs as well as emotional though her caring demeanor.
Even after Andy became a forester child grandma Kate was still the only stable in his life. Kate proves this with a letter “ Dear Andy, the leaf of notebook paper read. Hope you didn’t think Grandma forgot you. Have been given permission to see you. Been saving and not making calls. Should have enough for a plane ticket in the spring” (Bridge, 2008, p. 216). Kate proves to be the only one that seems to be looking out for his best interest even if it is from a distance. What little she can and does do impact Andy.
The Leonard family was traumatic but Andy also built a lot of resilience in his time their specifically with Mrs. Leonard. Mrs. Leonard made Andy resilient by preparing him for the worst when it came to visits with his mother. She tended to do it in a traumatic way such as “Go get dressed for your mother. She’s supposed to be here today” (Bridge, 2008, p.
Although Hope’s mental illness appeared to be controlling most of her decision-making and as a result was harmful to Andy’s development. Through the book he remembers and is known for what his mothers …show more content…
Kate provided a stable and secure home. The grandmother note only provides a stable home but also provides for Andy for example Kate states “We can practice learning that story your teacher assigned you in class” (Bridge, 2008, p. 28). Kate is providing for his educational needs as well as emotional though her caring demeanor.
Even after Andy became a forester child grandma Kate was still the only stable in his life. Kate proves this with a letter “ Dear Andy, the leaf of notebook paper read. Hope you didn’t think Grandma forgot you. Have been given permission to see you. Been saving and not making calls. Should have enough for a plane ticket in the spring” (Bridge, 2008, p. 216). Kate proves to be the only one that seems to be looking out for his best interest even if it is from a distance. What little she can and does do impact Andy.
The Leonard family was traumatic but Andy also built a lot of resilience in his time their specifically with Mrs. Leonard. Mrs. Leonard made Andy resilient by preparing him for the worst when it came to visits with his mother. She tended to do it in a traumatic way such as “Go get dressed for your mother. She’s supposed to be here today” (Bridge, 2008, p.