Imagine living in a world that will not acknowledge true life in the form of a child until it has been confirmed that the baby is "perfect" and has no flaws. In Chapter 7, the truth about how wrong David's society's values are is shown to us. David's sister, Petra, is born and his aunt Harriet also has a baby. Once the inspector finally confirms the baby is "a human" the family can finally acknowledge its existence. I find it really disturbing how the mother must give up the child if it has some kind of deformity. I think Aunt Harriet is brave by going against her beliefs in order to protect her child.
When David keeps remembering his Aunt's words and face, it seems he is the only one who hasn't forgotten. In Chapter 8, uncle Axel tells David that he found out about the 9th boy. It must have been a huge relief to the others. I like how Uncle Axel questions Tribulation and how he sees that it doesn't really make sense if it were sent from God. God couldn't be so insane and cruel could he? We also discover who the other members are. There's Michael, Sally, Katherine, Mark, Rachel, and the oldest, Anne. I think it is cool that the farther they get away from each other, the harder it is to communicate clearly. It is like when we talk to each other through distance?
I wonder if they can keep their "secret gift" hidden and how they will do it.
Good response! I too think it's cool how it becomes more difficult for them to communicate the further away they are. What do you think will happen with Michael, Sally, Katherine, Mark, Rachel, and Anne? Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything you said Rachel. Its crazy what the aunt tries to do for the baby. I also wonder if they can keep the secret much longer.
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