By presenting A Stolen Life from Jaycees point of view, Jaycee Dugard reveals her painful experience kidnapped in the backyard of a married couples house. This view of events is very subjective because Dugard shares her mixed emotions towards her eighteen years trapped in the backyard. Sometimes she feels loved by her kidnapper Phillip, other times she feels betrayed and scared. Dugard’s words when she says, “I feel so helpless and vulnerable. I feel so alone… I can’t stop crying” (Dugard 30) shows her unique perspective on how in this moment she is nervous experiencing something painful for the first time, but she is also lies to spend time with him.. “I actually feel happy to see him… I missed having someone to talk to… Phillip makes me laugh
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Although it took many years for her discovery, along the way she wasn’t doubtful that she might never see her family again. Of course she had thoughts that she could be captivated forever, but in the back of her mind she always had a little bit of hope. Dugard started writing her feelings down on paper in 1998 and continued writing until 2007. In some of her entries she made many different lists of things she will do, her dreams for the future, places she’d like to go, positive reminders, and favorite songs/quotes. “My Dreams for the Future 1. See Mom” (Dugard 189). On March 28, 2006 she wrote this is her journal, three years later she was found and saw her mom again. Jaycee’s dream did come true. Because Dugard was not only scared, but also had hope throughout her experience it lead her to good outcomes. The theme, if you’re going through a tough time, always stay strong and never lose hope can be seen in many different real life situations. Anyone that is possibly in danger of losing a close friend or family remember you shouldn't lose hope. Jaycees mom never did, she didn’t give up and she was reunited with her daughter. Dreams don’t always happen right away and during that time whether it be long or short be hopeful and positive, giving up is the worst
Although it took many years for her discovery, along the way she wasn’t doubtful that she might never see her family again. Of course she had thoughts that she could be captivated forever, but in the back of her mind she always had a little bit of hope. Dugard started writing her feelings down on paper in 1998 and continued writing until 2007. In some of her entries she made many different lists of things she will do, her dreams for the future, places she’d like to go, positive reminders, and favorite songs/quotes. “My Dreams for the Future 1. See Mom” (Dugard 189). On March 28, 2006 she wrote this is her journal, three years later she was found and saw her mom again. Jaycee’s dream did come true. Because Dugard was not only scared, but also had hope throughout her experience it lead her to good outcomes. The theme, if you’re going through a tough time, always stay strong and never lose hope can be seen in many different real life situations. Anyone that is possibly in danger of losing a close friend or family remember you shouldn't lose hope. Jaycees mom never did, she didn’t give up and she was reunited with her daughter. Dreams don’t always happen right away and during that time whether it be long or short be hopeful and positive, giving up is the worst