Kathy Dobie Analysis

Kathy Dobie’s memoir was thought-provoking. When Kathy first had sex with Brian I knew that this was the start of some bad decisions. When she later went from Brian to Victor I knew she was trying to be a “saint.” When Kathy later found her “tribe” I knew from the start they would use her. When they raped her, she found herself analyzing all of her decisions. It gave her confirmation to change the way she was behaving but to keep her “saint” presence in life.
When it came to her parents’ side I did feel as though she was loved. Her parents tried endlessly to keep her involved in current events and just small talk. When she was finally growing up I felt disheartened when Kathy gradually grew away from her mother. It made me saddened beyond all reasons. I did find it to be interesting when her parents gave her a typewriter which symbolized the love they always did have for their “dreamer.” It really did show how much they cared for Kathy.
I did not like how he would leave and come back numerous times to the point of her parents being so concerned and saddened. He wanted to grow out of the nest and be his own person at the same time. I also found it to be interesting how Kathy supported her sister when she was going through the back-brace situation. She used her “saint” presence to comfort her and show her friends that they barely noticed.
In conclusion, there were saddening moments of Kathy’s choices. There were also comforting moments. I did favor the ending of the book when Kathy finally found who she wanted to be. She used her power for good and ended up with similarities such as her Aunt Emma. I found that to be interesting coming from her first instincts. She really did change the way she thought about things and became a powerful, independent woman in the