Literary Analysis: Connie's Character

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Craning her neck to glance into mirrors or checking other people's faces.

Because Connie's mother is jealous of her youth and beauty.

A secretary in the high school Connie attends.

That they would both be deceased.

High, breathless, and amused.

Dark blond

They went shopping or to a movie, or did other activities

Her clothing looked different at home and away from home

A big bottle

A revolving boy holding a hamburger

Study Notes

Connie is 15 years old and has a nervous habit of checking her reflection in mirrors and other people's faces.
She is pretty and aware of her beauty, which is everything to her.
She has a distinctive laugh, with a high, breathless, amused voice that can sound forced.

Connie's mother is critical of her, constantly scolding her for gawking at herself and comparing her unfavorably to her sister June.
June is 24, plain, chunky, and steady, and is often praised by their mother.
Connie's father is mostly absent, working away from home and not engaging much with his family.

Connie has a best friend, and her father drives them to a shopping plaza in town where they can hang out.
They often walk through stores or go to a movie, and are left alone by her friend's father.
Connie and her friends like to go to a drive-in restaurant, where older kids hang out, and sometimes get invited to join them.

Connie has long, dark blond hair, which she styles differently at home and when she's out.
She wears a pull-over jersey blouse that looks different at home and when she's out.
She often wears shorts and flat ballerina slippers, and has a charm bracelet that jingles on her wrist.

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