Summary
In this section of the book, Grace goes over Michael's house for the very first time. In the house they enjoyed each other’s company talking, eating, and sharing personal information about each other and their childhood. Even though Michael wanted to spend the night with Grace, he respected her decision to wait until marriage. The next day when Grace went to the student bathroom, she overheard some of her students talking about her and Michael. They said to each other that they couldn’t believe how he would date a girl like her, and that the only reason why a man his age would want to date an eighteen year old is only because he wants to sleep with her. Grace became very hurt, not only because students in her school knew about her secret relationship, but because of the thought of what they were saying might be true. After school she decided to meet up with Michael. When she got there she saw a woman who seemed to be a little too comfortable with him. The thought that he might be interested in another woman caused Grace to cry. Once Michael saw her tears he explained to her that he cannot help it if other women try to talk to him. He kissed her and said that he was in love with her and that he would never get rid of her. Feeling very relieved and happy, Grace went home. When Grace went home she had a peaceful conversation with her mother, and then suddenly her father slammed through the door asking where Grace was. Once he had found Grace he screamed because he had seen Grace and Michael kissing on the street. He began to ask her all kinds of questions like who is he? Did he force her to kiss him? Is she dating him? Grace answered all of his questions by proclaiming that they were in love and they have been dating for about five months. Outraged, her father exclaimed that she is to end the relationship by the time he comes home from his business trip or he will call Michael's job and have him punished for dating a minor. Afterwards he left because he couldn't bear to look at Grace any longer. Grace was very angry at her father because of what he had said. Right after he left she called Liv in order to find a way to meet up with Michael about the whole situation.
Quote
"No, I thought. This isn't happening. Not now. Not when things are perfect."
Reaction
This was my favorite quote in this section of the story because this is the same reaction I had when I read that the father found out what Grace had been doing. Just when everything seemed that it was going okay, he came and discovered Grace's secret. Even though I felt bad for Grace for getting caught, I actually was a little bit happy because it is very dangerous for her to be dating someone who is so many years older than her.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
How It's Done (pgs 1-50)
Summary
How it's Done by Christine Kole MacLean is a very interesting story. The story begins with a girl named Grace Passedge who lives in a very strict religious home. Her decisions are very limited because she is forced to live under the rules of both her father and her religion. Grace feels trapped because she feels that she is not able to do anything she wants to do. She wanted to go to a famous concert that she has been planning to go to for months, but because her father feels that the concert is set in an unholy environment, she was not able to go. Out of anger Grace decides to leave and stay with her best friend Liv. The next day, Liv and Grace went to a college session together. After Grace went to the restroom she saw a tall older man wearing black wool pants and a black turtleneck smoking a cigarette. The man stared back at Grace for a moment before introducing himself as Michael Irving. Grace and Michael had a long talk about religion, education, and themselves. They began to notice that they had more in common than they would have supposed. As Grace went back home from the college seminar the thought of Michael remained in her head. Two days later she met up with him once again. They sat and ate coffee together. Grace began to notice that Michael was touching her hands and making a lot of flirtatious remarks. After a while of talking, Michael invited Grace to come over to his house, but she refused. Even though she really wanted to go, something told her that it wasn't right. After their outing was done she thought about what should she do next time Michael invited her to go somewhere with him. She promised herself that next time she will actually go with him. Grace snuck out the house very often in order to see Michael. After their first kiss, Grace became more fascinated with Michael and wanted nothing more than to be with him at all times. As she spent more time with him she kept thinking about how to make sure that her relationship with Michael stays a secret from her religious parents.
Quote
"Wait on the Lord, I thought. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart. Psalms 27: something.
Reaction
I liked this quote because it relates to Grace and her decisions. Instead of her rushing into relationships, and trying to do things without thinking, she should wait. Grace was also referring to Michael's remark about how he feels; that Christian people do too much waiting.
How it's Done by Christine Kole MacLean is a very interesting story. The story begins with a girl named Grace Passedge who lives in a very strict religious home. Her decisions are very limited because she is forced to live under the rules of both her father and her religion. Grace feels trapped because she feels that she is not able to do anything she wants to do. She wanted to go to a famous concert that she has been planning to go to for months, but because her father feels that the concert is set in an unholy environment, she was not able to go. Out of anger Grace decides to leave and stay with her best friend Liv. The next day, Liv and Grace went to a college session together. After Grace went to the restroom she saw a tall older man wearing black wool pants and a black turtleneck smoking a cigarette. The man stared back at Grace for a moment before introducing himself as Michael Irving. Grace and Michael had a long talk about religion, education, and themselves. They began to notice that they had more in common than they would have supposed. As Grace went back home from the college seminar the thought of Michael remained in her head. Two days later she met up with him once again. They sat and ate coffee together. Grace began to notice that Michael was touching her hands and making a lot of flirtatious remarks. After a while of talking, Michael invited Grace to come over to his house, but she refused. Even though she really wanted to go, something told her that it wasn't right. After their outing was done she thought about what should she do next time Michael invited her to go somewhere with him. She promised herself that next time she will actually go with him. Grace snuck out the house very often in order to see Michael. After their first kiss, Grace became more fascinated with Michael and wanted nothing more than to be with him at all times. As she spent more time with him she kept thinking about how to make sure that her relationship with Michael stays a secret from her religious parents.
Quote
"Wait on the Lord, I thought. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart. Psalms 27: something.
Reaction
I liked this quote because it relates to Grace and her decisions. Instead of her rushing into relationships, and trying to do things without thinking, she should wait. Grace was also referring to Michael's remark about how he feels; that Christian people do too much waiting.
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