Reading Journal Blog Almedina Demiri BMGV1C

Characterization: Describe a character from the book (e.g. physical characteristics, personality, likes, dislikes). Say why you like / dislike the character. 



Judy Boone is the mother of Christopher, she comes in the story only through the thoughts and memories of Christopher. He describes her as a very affectionate mother, but she fights hard with the state of Christopher. She seems very helpless and is overwhelmed in her role as a mother to Christopher the Autist. He describes this with tantrums he had witnessed. I think Judy is a good mother and loves her son and is incredibly caring. In my opinion, she should seek help in dealing with difficult situations with Christopher.I chose Judy Boone, as I find it a pity that she is only described by Christopher's memories and thoughts. Through memories and thoughts, I think personal qualities can either be embellished or even lost altogether. This may well distort a person's strengths and weaknesses. That's why I do not know if the statements about the mother, of Christopher correspond are truth. I just have to believe what he says about his mother.
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