Rachel Ofori

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

This is just personal, but I read this speech and it just smacked me in the face how much it reminds me of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck". Real title, real book, hilarious, and so similar to this it's like it was written by the same person. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@litwithlayton The idea that we can unconsciously make ourselves miserable. I always thought that to do that, you had to actually cause something to happen to make you feel that way, but apparently it's our default setting. This is depressing. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@sarahliucifer I actually think he portrays Margaret's anger as strong; she was willing to fight her husband for the sake of her son, and throughout the match, she was strong for her children. At one point, Kelly calls the queen powerful, meaning his both wife and the game piece. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@sarahliucifer There's a myth that suicide rates increase around the holidays. Apparently the festivities make people extremely depressed. Either because they're lonely, or because they really can't stand their families. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@LKoncsol Back in those days people thought contraceptives were wrong and thought it was unnatural for women to use them. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@litwithlayton It's interesting that the story was written in 1968, the decade when the fight for reproductive rights started. The story is basically an ad saying that birth control isn't wrong, although it's strange he brings up this issue of women's rights by Nancy being raped. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@litwithlayton The thought that if everyone was equal, life would be perfect. I think he's also criticizing people who say something is wrong without doing anything substantial to stop it (like Harrison). #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@litwithlayton Ignoring people brings disaster. Fiona ignored Jack and it almost destroyed her marriage. She pushed Adam away and it threw him into depression. I think the novel is about allowing the emotions of others to impact you, so you can understand them and help if you can. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@litwithlayton Seeing Jack again brings back the feelings if loneliness she had when he first left. She was finally learning to be on her own, and him being back makes her feel unsure if herself again. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@sarahliucifer Earlier Mr. Henry said he didn't like that Adam wrote poetry. Maybe because he sees it as a way for Adam to push back against him and encourage "wrong" behavior against their community. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@matthof51864154 I think if you use medication, you are less likely to have dreams. She's probably trying to avoid seeing all the things she spends the day pushing away. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@litwithlayton @EschbachJackie I think so. She is lost in loneliness and uncertainty, and here is a boy so set on his path that he is willing to die for it. I think Adam will end up being a motivator for her, and someone she can connect with. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@EschbachJackie Me. Henry was the one whose life was most changed when he found his faith. Maybe Mrs. Henry doesn't feel as strongly about it because she wasn't as affected. She seems to be devout, but not at her son's expense. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@ckanglit @LKoncsol There are all kinds of stereotypes about people who have high powered jobs not being suited to having children, because they would never have time for them. They would always put their jobs first, which seems to be Fiona's mindset. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@CappabiancaMeg @sydnopsis It does seem like she often brings elements of her court life into her home life, which would make her seem more stoic and cold towards her husband. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@vanessaw_class @LKoncsol @sarahliucifer I agree. I think she's built up an image of herself, and letting go of her marriage means re-defining who she is. Considering her case, it might actually be important for her to change in order to find the best solution. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@matthof51864154 Maybe that's what she wants. Maybe she thinks that making him leave her us the best choice, since she seems incapable of ending things herself. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@krempaskym Maybe he has tried before, but Fiona wasn't responsive. It must have gotten bad on both their parts for him to really believe that this is the only option. #laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

Does anyone else think it's strange how Fiona borrows words from other people? Why would she do that? Does she think her own words aren't enough?#laylit20

[Rachel Ofori @R_Ofori]

@litwithlayton @matthof51864154 He only escapes when he learns to stop being a jerk and live properly. It's at that time that he seems to achieve peace and seems happy, even in his endless days. #laylit20