Despite Aspen breaking America’s heart before the Selection, things get much worse for her, she gets selected. “ I whipped my head back around, and there is it was. The picture of me just after I found out Aspen was saving up to marry me, I looked radiant, hopeful, beautiful. I looked like I was in love, And some idiot thought that love was for Prince Maxon.”(Cass,2012,56) Honestly, America couldn’t even imagine being in the same room as Prince Maxon, or even being the next daughter of Illea. Also, Apsen was considering on marrying America, told her to to fill out the form for the Selection.What teenage girl wouldn't be confused and terrified? Especially, since it's a competition for a crown and love she doesn't want to be a part of.
America has her many bold opinions about the Selection. On the day of coming to the castle America made a bold choice by wearing worn out flats. “I dressed myself in the uniform for the Selected: black pants, white shirt , and my province flower-a lily-in my hair. My shoes I got to pick. I chose worn out red flats. I figured I should make it clear from the start that I wasn’t princess material.”(Cass,2012,71) America wearing these shoes shows this character is making a bold statement. It’s her way of showing everyone that nothing will change her. Even though she is going to be participating and living in …show more content…
So far, America and Marlee got along fairly well. Their friendship isn’t based on the Selection, or winning. They just want to have a good time. Marlee is such a good character. I feel like Marlee is a character who is easy going, friendly and kind, the sweetheart of the story. “Though Marlee was one of the girls whose faces seemed genuine and friendly.”(Cass ,2012,80) So America noticed even from the start that Marlee would have a kind personality. While other characters such as Celeste are selfish and
America has her many bold opinions about the Selection. On the day of coming to the castle America made a bold choice by wearing worn out flats. “I dressed myself in the uniform for the Selected: black pants, white shirt , and my province flower-a lily-in my hair. My shoes I got to pick. I chose worn out red flats. I figured I should make it clear from the start that I wasn’t princess material.”(Cass,2012,71) America wearing these shoes shows this character is making a bold statement. It’s her way of showing everyone that nothing will change her. Even though she is going to be participating and living in …show more content…
So far, America and Marlee got along fairly well. Their friendship isn’t based on the Selection, or winning. They just want to have a good time. Marlee is such a good character. I feel like Marlee is a character who is easy going, friendly and kind, the sweetheart of the story. “Though Marlee was one of the girls whose faces seemed genuine and friendly.”(Cass ,2012,80) So America noticed even from the start that Marlee would have a kind personality. While other characters such as Celeste are selfish and