Round Character

While reading The Moon and More, I watch Emaline's senior year go by without her really experiencing a lot of high school. I also have the privilege of watching Melamine try to balance her past, future, and families’ burdens. Emaline has struck me as a round character because her personality and outlook on many things matures.

"Another satisfied customer, I thought, as I walked back to my car. This was why I'd been working pretty much whenever I could lately. I needed distractions, problems I could easily solve. Wild cats were never ideal, but now, I'd gladly take them." -Emaline

While Emaline's summer is coming to an end, all she really is worried about is her boyfriend Luke. The sad thing is that she is becoming bored with him. Although Luke fits the description of a perfect boyfriend, Emaline begins to grow curious about the new boy Theo. Theo is a little different and draws Emaline with his art and tattoos. It seems to be Emaline is only worried about doing good things to others and worrying about herself and her future. I love how Emaline begins to branch out and each time she tries new things, she wants more. Emaline ends up with resenting her mother and step family only to become more proud of herself. When the plot advances, Emaline grows more confident and happy. This makes me happy because I can clearly see her change in attitude therefore giving her confidence to stand up for herself.