"The thing about being from Hailsham was that you had this special chance. And if you didn't get stuff into Madame's gallery, then you were as good as throwing that chance away." (pg. 176)
Tommy's theories about creativity and the gallery seem to make some sense, but I find them hard to believe because of what they are based on. They seem to all go back to the idea that people can defer their donations if they are truly in love. I, for one, believe this is simply a desperate wish of people who have nothing to put their hope in. Tommy's theories do, however, have me questioning some things. Do the other schools emphasize art and creativity as much as Hailsham? Where they visited by Madame as well? If the answer to these questions is no, it would really clear up why the veterans treat people from Hailsham so differently.
As a side note, I can't help but point out how much Tommy seems to trust Kathy and care for her. I'm definately on team Kammy, not team Tuth!
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