Making New Friends

Pages 86-151

Summary-  So many things have happened in the chapters I have read. Riley thinks that she "likes" Craig and she actually meets him at midnight. She is physically attracted to him and they kissed, but Craig wanted to have sex with her without a condom. Riley told Craig she wasn't going to do anything without a condom so Craig felt rejected. In th emorning he told everyone about that Riley tried ot forced him to have sex with her. Riley felt angry and she again feels out of place. In a way Riley is like camp outcast. Even her roommate,Sarita , doesn't talk to her anymore. Her clothes also got stolen while she was taking a shower, which also made her furious.
         Then Riley learns that there is someone she can be real friends with in the camp. Dylan is a lot like her. Dylan isn't treated like the cool guy he was once, now that he is in a wheelchair. Riley learns that Dylan doesn't like when people look at him like a handicap or think he is not capable of doing stuff on his own. Riley and Dylan talked about their emotions and their life. It seems like acually talking about life and feelings is new to Riley and a good change. Riley is starting to open up more and realizing what is wrong with her. She actually brokedowns when Roslyn (one of the camp leaders) told her "You're all close up. What are you thinking? Just say it." (Howell 144)
           Riley is still thinking about escaping on Wednesday. Riley tried to call Chloe. but the camp leader wouldn't her. This did not change her mind. She was just waiting for Dylan to back from the pharmacy with the products she needs to give Sarita a makeover. She wants Sarita to forgive her for meeting up with Craig before, leaving the camp.

Quote-  "I don't believe in you Roslyn. I don't believe in Spirit Ranch. And I don't believe in your God. He let my mother die a week before I got my first period, when I really could have used the girl-talk. He gave me a wonky cycle. Which in turn made thedoctor put me on the Pill. Which in turn made me fat. Which in turn made me anxious." (Howell 144)


Reactions   I love that as the days pass in camp Riley starts opening up more. It is like he character is growing up slowly. She admits that she has problems. I actally learn about other characters even though the story is told from Riley's perspective, because there is a lot of dialogue being used.
                   The quote is agood example of Riley just getting out of her shell. Spirit Ranch is actually changig who she is, but  it is too early for her too notice. She tells the camp counselor why she doesn't belive in God. In other words she is unhappy and has no hope, because of eveyrthing that has happened to her in her life. She thinks God took her mother away to hurt her and he blames God for everything. Riley is also insecure about her body because hse mentions she is fat, because she is on the "Pill". Hopefully Riley will be accepted into society and camp members. First she is going to have to accept who she is. I also think that Riley may become Dylan's girlfriend, because they have become good friends in such a short time.