Holly’s 2nd Blog Post

I find that the characterization in the book interests me a lot. The way that Farmer describes each character’s actions are very interesting and intriguing. Bit by bit you are able to chisel away and discover more and more about a certain character.  The way that Tam Lin treats Matt like a regular boy whereas others wont even acknowledge him shows us that Tam Lin is kind hearted. The way he treats and talks to Matt only supports this more. he took Matt out for a picnic as soon as Matt started to talk and he told him about eejits, clones, and fun things like nature. This may have been foreshadowed when Matt chose Tam Lin as a bodyguard because he saw a hint of kindness in his eyes, and El Patron told him he made a good choice.

Also, I enjoyed how Farmer allowed the reader to learn more about Celia by telling us about Rosa through Matt’s mind. Rosa treated him like an animal by filling his cell with deep litter, not feeding him well, and not even talking to him. Rosa was a foil to Celia. Celia acted as a mother figure to Matt, and this was elaborated when she came to get Matt out and by comparing how Rosa treated him.

And of course, the way that Farmer characterizes Matt is brilliant. On page 66, “Matt wished desperately that he could get over things that fast. Whenever he was hurt or angry or sad, the feelings stuck their claws into him until they were ready to let go. Sometimes it took hours.” when Tom invaded Matt’s home, his safe haven, and tore off the ear of his teddy bear. Tom quickly apologized for teasing Matt as soon as Tam Line came in. I remember feeling the way that Farmer described when I was little. I find that more of a “human” emotion than to quickly apologize, like Tom did. Also, on page 68, Farmer describes how Matt felt satisfied when he was able to prove people cared through their reaction to something. Again, this a very human trait. I am also learning more about Matt through Tom’s actions, for he is his foil character.