When you have the feeling of emptiness, it's clear that somethings missing. I think the issue that Janie faces in her daily life, is fitting in with others. It would be hard for anyone to fit in when their called "white trash." People, especially children can be very intimidating. For example, when kids are in school, and their not wearing something "fashionable" they can easily be spotted and then get picked on, and then not fit in which leads to the problem of peer pressure.
This also leads to the issue of "social norms." In society, people can be cruel. Things are only looked at from one point of view. It's hard for people to see things the other way around. Boys have to wear this and girls have to wear that, and that's just the way it is. Things aren't allowed to change. In one point in the book, Janie's having a sleepover with 2 friends. One girl judges Janie on something that she's wearing. Janie reacts in a way that her face gets really red, also keeping what she has to say back to herself. She's afraid what other's will say back. And that comes back to the topic of fitting in. The norm that Janie faces in her life is fitting in.
Awww, bringing me back to Mr. Ravin days. :)
ReplyDeleteI really liked the way you asked yourself the question and then answered it as the post went on. That's an interesting way to write it.
I also liked how you went on into three other topics as you wrote. Nice developing! :) <3 <3