At the end of chapter 8 we are left with a cliff hanger. "Until, in fact, the day when we discovered that the eight of us had suddenly become nine." In chapter 9, we find out that David's little sister, Petra, is the new member. The group of telepaths find out that Petra has overwhelming powers that she might not be aware of. They decide not to tell her in order to protect her. I think this is probably a good idea but it might backfire on them if anyone catches her. No one can send thoughts to Petra or contact her. I find it really interesting how it seems that so far, Petra, Rosalind and in some way the kid who died, Walter Brent, were all related in some way. I think that this might affect their telepathy and who can have it.
It is ironic how they think God sent "tribulation", and the weather causes "deviations" when really they (humans) created and caused it. I wonder why it seems like tribulation gets worse and better different years. I don't think Atomic bombs are still going off but maybe the radiation is going through a cycle?
The idea of a "scapegoat" to blame the deviation rate on is metioned and it must be really hard for David and his group to always live with a sense of fear that they will be found out, or be considered suspicious.
In chapter 10, Anne, seemingly out of nowhere, tells everyone that she is getting married. She tells them that she has thought about it but I think she doesn't realizes the risk she is putting the others under. I understand where she's coming from and agree with her that it's not fair that she won't be able to marry, but does she know it would be almost impossible. She shuts them all out and pretends that she can no longer speak telepathically and seems to shut off her mind. Shortly after, Alan is "mysteriously" killed by an arrow and Anne kills herself. I feel really sorry for Rachel because she couldn't really do anything to help Anne.
Well done, Rachel. I love how you summarized and added your thought as you went along. some people just summarize and then put their thoughts at the end. It is kind of weird how the deviation rate grows and shrinks in different years. do you really think it could be radiation? I must agree that Anne came out of nowhere saying she was getting married. Good job!
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I definitely think you are on to something about the radiation. It is interesting how you noted that they think God sent Tribulation but really it was likely brought on themselves.... I think our society does that too - try to look for reasons for things when really THEY are the reason... Great work!
ReplyDeleteCool observations, and the connection with the scapegoat. Good summery too!
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