"All I can tell you today is that it's for a good reason. A very important reason. But if I tried to explain it o you now, I don't think you'd understand. One day, I hope, it'll be explained to you." (pg. 40)
I can't decide whether or not I like Miss Lucy- she seems to want to tell me (and the students) what's going on, but may just be driving me more mad. As it is, the "gallery" is a giant mystery to both of us. When Polly asked the question, I thought I was going to get an answer, but was dissapointed by both Miss Lucy's reaction and the other students' reaction. I keep noticing that the students not only seem afraid to defy any social norms, but appear very united in their opinions. And besides the occasions of teasing Tommy at ridiculous levels, it appears the students get along quite well. As weird as this sounds, I wish my class in gradeschool had had the same chemistry.
Although the subject matter is quite different, this book reminds me greatly of the book we read last summer for AP Lang, A Seperate Piece. Both books are first person, told by an adult who is looking back at their time at a boarding school with newfound knowledge. I think I like this book significantly more, though. Maybe because it's told from the point of view of a girl, or maybe because I've heard the last few chapters are mind-blowing and I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully I won't be let down!
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