"Because somewhere underneath, a part of us stayed like that: fearful of the world around us, and- no matter how much we despised ourselves for it- unable quite to let each other go." (pg. 120)
The above quote captures both the theme and title of Never Let Me Go. As Kathy and the students at Hailsham grow up, they must deal with separation and change. Throughout their early moments at the Cottages, they find a comfort in each other. Kathy, especially, feels an unwillingness to let go of her Hailsham memories and friends. Going to the Cottages is most likely similar to what going to college will soon be for the Class of 2012. The idea is terrifying, exhilarating, wonderful, and depressing all at the same time. As high schoolers, we are growing up, yet we are not yet on our own or truly seen as adults. College will provide that opportunity for us. The students at Hailsham are receiving even more of a shock by moving to the cottages, as they have never been outside of Hailsham. I can see how they would want to cling to one another's friendships and their memories like some college freshman will want to cling to photographs or Roncalli friends at their college.
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