Blog 4 pages 189-254

During this section in the book many important events occurred that helped shape the novel and give it more things to analyze. For example Paul grows up and decides he wants to make his own life decisions and wants to attend Julliard for his musical talents on the guitar. While back in Pittsberg, Caroline talks to Al about what will become of Phoebe's future and as to how she will manage it. A few years later Caroline goes to David's photography show where he was scheduled to show off his artwork. Him and Caroline talk and she agrees to stay after the show so they can catch up and go to dinner although she breaks his promise and he never hears from her again. One quote that is specifically important is when Caroline thinks, "She'd spent too much of her young life waiting-for recognition, for adventure, for love. It wasn't until she'd turned with Phoebe in her arms and left the home in Louisville, not until she packed up her things and moved away, that her life had really begun." This quote symbolized that she no longer needed the support of anyone but herself to live a stable life and care for Phoebe and her needs. Her life was in her own hands and no one would be able to take this from her. I feel that her life officially started with the addition of Phoebe and her challenges, which gave her something to live and care for therefore improving her life.