While reading chapter seven, a few lines stood out to me. The line that stood out to me the most was, "She pulls her smile as wide as it can go, so no one will think for a second that she might not be enjoying this, fully embracing this gift."
Jennifer Briggis was named the ugliest girl in her grade three years in a row. Senior year was no different. Freshman year she made a huge scene when she saw her name on the list. She screamed and cried and even vomited on herself. After that incident, no one would talk to her. She lost all of her friends and everyone avoided her. Each year she cared less and less that her name was on the list.
The line is important because it shows how the list has changed her. She freaked out as a freshman. Sophomore year she only shed a couple tears. She laughed junior year. By senior year, she had the mentality that being on the list was a gift. The list elevated her status at school. She did something that no girl had ever done before. To her, being on the list was a huge accomplishment. Her attitude towards this situation shows how strong her character truly is. I can't even imagine how I'd feel if I was in her shoes.
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