In the novel Orphan Train, written by Christina Baker Kline, Niamh Power moved to New York City and in a tragic accident, her family was killed in a fire. What a wonderful way to start a new life, an orphan. As if it wasn’t rough enough with the transition from Kinvara, Ireland to the new country, Niamh has to deal with a whole new situation for survival. Throughout her journey on the Orphan Train, Niahm goes through several trials and tribulations. From family to family she travels until she is situated with one that can care for her properly. As Niahm Powers name changes from family to family, so does she. Each name comes with a different version of herself.
The original name Niamh Power came with the original girl. The little nine year …show more content…
Pearl Harbor was bombed and more and more men were drafted. Eventually Vivian’s greatest fear begins and Dutchy is drafted to the Navy. From now on, fear is all of Vivian’s composure. She fears for Dutchy’s life, she fears that he could be injured, she fears he won’t return home, and she fears for their baby. Once receiving the news that Dutchy has been killed, so is Vivian’s heart. How could she live without the one she had loved ever since she was a child? All those years of hope for finding Dutchy were just wasted. He was gone, forever. Without him Vivian couldn’t fathom raising their child without Dutchy. Her whole world fell apart after all of it seemed to be getting put back together from her ride on the train. Anger, sadness, and fear had engulfed Vivian. All she had ever done was lose the one’s she loved, and she couldn’t bear to take it anymore, so she gave away her baby. After most troops returned home, Vivian married Dutchy’s best friend, Mr. Daly. And from now on, even though Vivian is remarried, her heart is still empty. Losing her true love could never be replaced. Mr. Daly wants to have children, but Vivian could never bring herself to agree. After giving up one child, why did she deserve a second one? A void in her heart could never be filled by anyone else. Much, much later in life, Molly reunites Vivian with her daughter and a sense of happiness is
The original name Niamh Power came with the original girl. The little nine year …show more content…
Pearl Harbor was bombed and more and more men were drafted. Eventually Vivian’s greatest fear begins and Dutchy is drafted to the Navy. From now on, fear is all of Vivian’s composure. She fears for Dutchy’s life, she fears that he could be injured, she fears he won’t return home, and she fears for their baby. Once receiving the news that Dutchy has been killed, so is Vivian’s heart. How could she live without the one she had loved ever since she was a child? All those years of hope for finding Dutchy were just wasted. He was gone, forever. Without him Vivian couldn’t fathom raising their child without Dutchy. Her whole world fell apart after all of it seemed to be getting put back together from her ride on the train. Anger, sadness, and fear had engulfed Vivian. All she had ever done was lose the one’s she loved, and she couldn’t bear to take it anymore, so she gave away her baby. After most troops returned home, Vivian married Dutchy’s best friend, Mr. Daly. And from now on, even though Vivian is remarried, her heart is still empty. Losing her true love could never be replaced. Mr. Daly wants to have children, but Vivian could never bring herself to agree. After giving up one child, why did she deserve a second one? A void in her heart could never be filled by anyone else. Much, much later in life, Molly reunites Vivian with her daughter and a sense of happiness is