"And it was then, as she stood there, her shoulders rising and faling with her breathing, that Tommy seemed to become aware for the first time just how frail she was." (pg. 222)
At this point in the story, I have come to realize that Ruth is a dynamic character. Back at Hailsham, Ruth was a leader of the pack. She was fearless and dominating, a trendsetter. When she arrived at the Cottages, Ruth changed, but not entirely. She was in new waters, and therefore desperate to fit in. She was more apprehensive, but still generally confident in herself and not afraid to bring others down to bring herself up. When Ruth became a donor, though, she changed into a much less domineering person. She is suddenly unsure of her actions, even in her ideas. She doesn't have the same fight; it is like she has given up. It is saddening to realize that the donations can even break a seemingly untouchable person like Ruth.
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