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Lizzie said...
I'm so excited about this!!Anya Rosen. Her background has a lot to do with why she is how she is today. When she was twelve her father died from a heart attack. She was not paricularly close to her father but still loved him as most children love their parents. He was no longer there to be the protector of the house, the bread winner...nearly all her sense of security was lost. She traveled to America with her two younger sisters and mother. The most terrifying trip of her life. When she arrived in America, she tried to assume the position of the bread winner and protector. She feels responsible for her family of women. Now! because of all this that has happened to her...she is very strong. She can deal with harsh conditions and harsh people. However, she's terrified of losing the ones she loves. Which is why she is so slow to let people in. She doesnt want to get hurt again. She doesnt trust people. All trust was shattered when she suddenly lost all that she thought to be stable.She is a leader. She is ruthless and determined. She speaks her mind and isn't afraid of the outcome. But, she is human. And when everything piles up on her and bad after bad after bad keeps happening, she sometimes loses hope.Bridget brings out the leader in her. Bridget makes her stronger. Bridget is a leader herself and not afraid to speak her mind, therefore enabling Anya to step up and take the lead along with her. She encourages her... even if its not verbal.Clara makes her stronger as well. Brings out the protectiveness in her. She views Clara like she views her younger sisters. She loves her as much as she loves her own flesh and blood. She feels obligated to protect and take care of her. Is constantly concerned for her well being... because she LOVES her so much.Margeret brings out the bad in her. It hurts her inside when people are so weak willed. She can't understand those who won't stand up for what they believe in... no matter the cost. She has to constantly keep checking her attitude when she is around Margaret. She's just always so negative! Won't even try to understand anyone elses view..won't even try to step out of her comfort zone for those she loves. Tries to treat her with love and respect...but is a constant battle to stay positive around her.Roth brings out the very worst in her. She has NO respect for him. He is deceptive and rude and condescending. Sarcasm and her short temper are triggered when he's around. She also feels such hatred towards him because he causes such fear in Clara. She never wants ANYONE messing with Clara.Joe. From the very beginning she sensed something different about him, but that scared/stubborn side of her comes out and refuses to let him in. Keeps her guard up. However, as time goes on, he continues to prove himself trustworthy and she slowly starts to let her guard down..so much that she falls for him. Feels that void in her life..the hole that her father left being filled again.