2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #2 discussion

Allison and Charlotte lost their parents at a young age and went to live with their Aunt Jane and Uncle Russell, who became legal guardians, and their son Bill. What tactics did Jane use to manipulate Allison into doing what she wanted? Why do they agree for her to model? Why did Allison continue to allow them to make demands on her time and money after she’s of legal age and living on her own?

In the first case, Jane and Russell's motive were always greed, not to care for their nieces.

I did not understand why Allison acquiesced so long into what should have been her independence from them.

Personality differences I think between the sisters.. Allison doesnt seem to be confrontational for the most part (which is a why a certain scene with Brett midway through felt like character growth moment) so her aunt and uncle being able to guilt trip her makes sense. She is also young, (23?) so maybe that also plays into it...

I agree with Charlene, Jane and Russell's motive is greed.

It is interesting to see how children react to controlling parents and guardians. I believe Allison still lives with the fear of losing her parents and gives in to Jane and Russell as a way of keeping some semblance of family.

The only reason Jane and Russell took the girls was because they cane with $500,000. Allison was only 4 years old, and she was easily manipulated, but she stood up to them when it came to where she went to school, even if it meant working hard and paying for it.

They let her model because they were able to take her money. Allison didn't have anyone except her sister, and she was ashamed of her family she never told anyone else the demands they made.

To a certain extent, Allison bought into the line that if she didn't support them, she was an ungrateful child. This idea was a part of their dialogue from the time she was 4. As an adult she found it easier to comply with their requests than to confront them.

I remember getting angry with Allison when she agreed to go see her Aunt and Uncle that last time. Then I found out that she was going there to sever the relationship and Allison regained my respect.

The aunt and uncle's reason for becoming the legal guardians to Allison and Charlotte was pure greed.

They manipulated Allison into becoming and model and giving them her money. I had a hard time believing she would continue to support them after getting out of their home and going to college.