In the absence of Connie, and instead with the addition of a better, more caring and thoughtful mother, Angie’s entire life would be very much differed from the one she lives in the novel. Most complications and conflicts arise from Angie’s relationship with her mother. Angie’s mother influences many of Angie’s reckless decisions, as Angie tries her best to fit the social norms that her heartless mother presents. Often referred to as Angie’s ‘couldn’t-be-bothered mother’, she is portrayed as too neglectful and self-centered to even acknowledge or regard her children in any way, omitting her many complaints and critiques.
Throughout the novel, Angie struggles in grieving. Her sister is captured and disappears in the war, her father leaves, and
Throughout the novel, Angie struggles in grieving. Her sister is captured and disappears in the war, her father leaves, and