Summary:This first chapter of Glass' book holds background on the story and a double narrative that transfers from her [ Louisa ] to her younger sister [ Clem ]. After living a rough and rival child hood the sisters are forced back together by the death of their grate aunt Lucy. The girls both speak of their past with Lucy, although it is clear that Clem held a deeper relationship with her than Louisa did. In Louisa's explanations of the events occurred and occurring she expresses much jealousy towards Clem because of favoritism and boys. But in a swimming accident in which Louisa's life is saved by the calm words of Clem, she starts to want to reconstruct that sisterly bond to ask Clem a question. What that question is still remains a mystery to me.
Quote: "I ought to love living but I didn't." ( Glass 6 )
Reaction: This quote holds a strong purpose in the chapter because it is such a depressing way to start the story of death and rivalry. Also it contradicts the life styles of the girl's grate aunt Lucy. As described by both girls she was such a life filled character at such an old age that one would expect the girls to look up to that and want to live life to the fullest. Well that was correct for Clem but opposite for Louisa who I'm determined to find out why she is so sad and depressed. With such a strong quote comes strong emotion and trauma. This is a mystery I'm ready to solve :)
