Sunday, November 28, 2010

In The Lovely Bones, how did Jack and Abigail deal with the loss of Susie? What are some similarities and differences?

After
Susie Salmons death, both parents suffer from their loss and their guilt over the difficulty of
helping the other children because of the weight of their own grief. Abigail, her mother,
concludes that her own recovery must proceed separately from the rest of the family, and she
moves away. Her physical distance makes her seem more remote to Susies spirit. However, she
later realizes how tight the bond was with her husband; after he suffers a heart attack, she
returns home.

Susies father, Jack, expresses grief through anger. He shows
this in part by attacking things that he shared with his daughter, notably the ships in bottles.
This action draws Susies spirit closer, and he understands that her presence continues as part
of his life. Jack more than Abigail concentrates on solving the murder and tracks down clues
himself. Jacks common sense fails him as he undertakes rash actions, however, and his health
suffers from the burden of grief, as he has a heart attack.

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