Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Parable of the Sower 196-244


As Parable of the Sower progresses, I became more and more hopeful for a happy ending for Lauren and her newly found allies. My first worry is that Zahra will become pregnant because of her stupid actions with Harry. Will it lead to a baby? As I continued to read, I forgot about Zahra’s mistakes and began to feel a little hopeful when they found a beach. The fact that they actually felt some joy for the first time in years may foreshadow a happy ending.

I was shocked to read that Lauren’s group of three is now a group of eight plus a baby. I believe that the strength in numbers will help them to survive. Although I believe this, was it smart of Lauren to stop and help out the women under the house? Will this action lead to any more attacks by scavengers? And can every new ally be trusted? I think the amount of people in their group will make robbery and danger less of a worry.

Lauren becomes more intelligent with every struggle she encounters. She seems to be the leader of the group and the most educated. Also, Lauren seems to be dealing with her hyperempathy better now than before. It still holds her back but at least she can defend herself and the people that matter to her.  

Lauren’s Earthseed idea is flourishing within her group of allies. Most of them are on board with it and want a nice community desperately.  Even Travis, who seemed reluctant on joining in on their group, likes the idea of Earthseed. With the help of everyone in the group, will Earthseed become a reality or continue to be an idea?

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