Christmas Carol Thank You Mam Analysis

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In the articles a Christmas Carol, Thank You Ma´ám, and An American Childhood It states one good idea of a sudden change In someone's life. These stories turning points were caused by realizing she does everything on their own, getting someone's trust, and reliving the past present and future of your life.
To begin a significant change can be caused by realizing you do everything on your own. In the article An American Childhood on pg. 325 prgh. 1,2,3 It states. That the girl found amoeba in the puddle. On Pg. 326 Prgh.10,11,12 It states she brought it home and showed it to her parents and they ignored her. This is important because she is starting to realize that she does everything on her own since she can walk.
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