Sam's Search For Companionship Quotes

Fear is one of the biggest reasons things change. Fear of the future, fear of failure, and the fear of the unknown are some of the most common. Fearing for your life however, is a whole other thing entirely. In Runner by Patrick Lee, Rachel, a girl with unbelievable powers that she can only dream of trying to master, is on the run from multiple groups seeking to end her life. Only with the help of ex-special forces member Sam Dryden does she have any chance of escaping her certain demise. Throughout the story, the characters all search for the things that mean the most to them, but Sam’s search for companionship, and Rachel’s searches for both knowledge, and comfort are the three most important and recur often throughout the book. The first of the three important searches is Sam’s search for …show more content…
After the loss of her mother at the hands of the security force at the prison she was at when she was little, Rachel has not had anyone to hold her, to hug her, or let her cry on their shoulder. Sam is the start of the renewal of her childhood. Rachel feels protected by the mere presence of Sam: “All this time spent close to that fireplace feeling that seemed to roll off of him and encircle her” (Lee 183). Rachel’s ability to read thoughts and see what others see helps her envision an almost thermal picture of her and Sam. The intense heat of the concentration, care, and patience he has for her is truly the driver in She can also tell whenever he clears his mind to focus on her and whenever he checks to make sure she is alright. When she is with Sam she feels invulnerable and this boosts her confidence when she needs it most. Eventually she sees Sam as a sort of father figure to her and the connection between the two strengthens even more. Rachel just wants someone to care for her, and Sam truly does. This is important because Sam has Rachel, and Rachel has Sam. Both have someone to care for and who cares for them as