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Everett Lo
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I think Tobin used the journey to America to redefine. The cramped ship sailing serves as a sort of purgatory before reaching America as her irish girlhood is ripped apart in sickness and her cruel cabinmates. This is where Georgina comes in and helps her rebuild herself into something new. She is taught to stand up straight, and act with confidence much as how we imagine an adult to act. She is no longer a child.
— Apr 03, 2026 05:19PM
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Everett Lo
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One thing that struck me was how little involved Ellis was in deciding to go on her journey to America, she barely spoke at dinner and her sister Rose did all the paperwork + logistics almost like the decision was made from the start. Her passivity almost makes her seem like a child. I would guess Tobin does this to set the groundwork for Ellis' character arc, which to be a coming-of-age novel, must be ground zero.
— Apr 01, 2026 05:29PM
