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In re-reading The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers I have been struck by several similar moral dilemmas and theological questions she raises that parallel those in John Green's works. At the beginning of chapter two Dynah, attempting to recapture a "normal" life again, is walking on the campus with Joe, her fiance's roommate. At the top of page 40 the narrator says: "He didn't hide from her pain." As you grow older and continue to observe others you will find that the way people handle disappointments and pain will largely determine the depth and maturity of their relationships. For this response I would like for you to comment either on the meaning of this quote, or give a personal observation of how you have watched someone you know (it could be yourself) cope with pain or disappointment. You can certainly change the name/s for the sake of anonymity if this is your choice. Please add your response to the "comments" or email it to me-- [email protected] --and please write a minimum of 200 words.
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Kayla Wietrzykowski
12/1/2014 08:16:13 am
I think one of the things that diversify people is how they react to hardships. Someone might think that talking with their friends helps ease the burden, while others, including myself, don't like talking about things like that because sometimes you can't find the right words to fully convey your emotions. But for some people, obsessing over the situation causes them to lash out or otherwise act in ways they usually wouldn't, which effects those around them. In my opinion, the way one reacts to hardships greatly determine their character. For example, if someone is quick to despair over a relatively small struggle, you can infer that they're an overall negative person. I think that people are molded by their experiences. Dynah is so blessed to have a friend like Joe in her life, because even though she gets frustrated with him he realizes that she's hurting and he needs to wait out the storm until she can sort out her emotions. He isn't selfish, like Ethan, but instead he gave her what she needed the most at the time: unwavering compassion and patience. I think the quote "he didn't hide from her pain" means that he saw her in her most vulnerable state and didn't forsake her. I think in this way he was almost Jesus-like with his love for her. He defended her, not even caring what the consequences were for him. I think everyone deserves a friend like Joe.
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