Natalie and Bree faced their ultimate nightmare as they navigated their way back to school. Their fear came true, and awful people took advantage of them in a cruel way. How do you think Natalie will handle what happened to her friend? Will she continue on her courageous path, take a few steps back, or completely regress and shut off completely? What events in the story make you think this?
I think Natalie will first be in shock about Bree going unconscious. I think Natalie feels guilt about this situation. If she hadn't let Bree go see her "boyfriend", the incident would have never happened. Based on Natalie's actions in the past, I think she will take a few steps backward. Natalie seems like she doesn't have confidence in herself, so I think it will take her some time to get readjusted. Natalie doesn't want the world to know that she is blind, especially her friends from her old school. She feels that they will make fun of her, even though they have always been there for her and accepted her issue. Natalie needs acceptance in her life. With all that is going on, Natalie needs to accept the fact that she is blind, and that she will be blind for the rest of her life. It is always good to have hope. She needs hope, and that's what the HOPE stone is for.
I think Natalie will first be in shock about Bree going unconscious. I think Natalie feels guilt about this situation. If she hadn't let Bree go see her "boyfriend", the incident would have never happened. Based on Natalie's actions in the past, I think she will take a few steps backward. Natalie seems like she doesn't have confidence in herself, so I think it will take her some time to get readjusted. Natalie doesn't want the world to know that she is blind, especially her friends from her old school. She feels that they will make fun of her, even though they have always been there for her and accepted her issue. Natalie needs acceptance in her life. With all that is going on, Natalie needs to accept the fact that she is blind, and that she will be blind for the rest of her life. It is always good to have hope. She needs hope, and that's what the HOPE stone is for.