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Do you ever have trouble believing that what you do or what you are is right? That how you think - your every thought might be completely wrong in the view of others. This is how many people feel all the time; and the fact is, you will never be perfect and you just have to trust in yourself that what you are doing is right. This is how two characters from two completely different tales are brought together, but also pulled apart. These ponderings are similar to each other because they contemplate themselves. However, one thinks that she is never good enough, will never be good enough. She thinks this while the other must believe that she is doing the right thing. If you were in this situation, would you, too, be scared - you bet. Would …show more content…

Marlee knows what she needs to do, yet doesn’t know if it is right. At the beginning of the story, Marlee has no self confidence, therefore, she cannot make proper decisions for herself and others. However, her friend Liz is a perfect example of believing in what it right. She knows that you need to do the right thing all the time, even if others doubt you, and this is a lesson she needs to teach Marlee. She starts with this, not even realizing it: When Sally tries to overpower Liz on her first day, Liz decides to be herself and stand up to Sally. Although others never do, and may think badly of her, she knows that she needs to teach Sally a lesson. “ ‘Hi, new girl,’ Sally said in her bright, clear voice. ‘What’s your name?’...‘Elizabeth,’ said the new girl. ‘What’s yours?’ ‘Sally,’ said Sally. ‘It’s nice to meet you Bethie.’ ‘Oh, it’s not Bethie,’ said the girl. ‘Lizzie?’ guessed Sally. ‘No, Elizabeth,’ said the girl. ‘Like the Queen.’ Sally looked at her blankly. ‘The Queen of England.’ ‘Did you hear that Nora? Her name is Elizabeth, like the Queen of England.’ Sally burst out laughing… But the new girl started laughing too. ‘Yeah, like the Queen of England. But you can just call me Your Highness.’ Nora tittered. ‘Your Highness?’ repeated Sally. ‘That’s right,’ said Elizabeth. ‘Unless you prefer ‘O royal one.’ Nora had to gulp down a giggle… No …show more content…

Throughout these books, the reader register the problems and also grows along with Ally as she confronts her fears and realizes that being different isn’t always so bad; along with Marlee as she gains self confidence in her decisions. Nevertheless, the two character persevere and accomplish the life lesson/theme in the text. I think we can all agree that these two books were also centered on friendship; this showing especially when Marlee almost got captured and when Ally made self sacrifices for her friends. These books are related in one of their themes being that your friends have always got your back, all the way to the end. This holds true throughout both stories, never failing to show through when it seemed to be dark and hopeless. In all, everyone, including reader as well as characters have learned many important life lessons that they will carry with them for the rest of their

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