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Essay / Wondrous Strange - 981
Life is the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continuous change before death. “It is believed that in life, no one but you can change your happiness; therefore, you have the power to change anything you want to change about yourself or your life” (Barbra de Angelis). The internal struggles that the main character, Kelley Winslow, faces in this novel are man versus herself. This strongly affects the character and drives the plot as the character struggles with his decisions, physical/mental battles and tries to find his identity. Throughout this novel, Kelley has been trying to find her identity and who she really is. Some people will say that a person has not found himself; however, you cannot find yourself. You create yourself. In the process of creating yourself, you need to know what you are afraid of and what you cannot live without. Kelley discovers what she's afraid of and who she doesn't want to lose. “…fear of losing him, sorrow for what he has already risked for her” (Livingston 274). In the novel, Kelley discovers that she is adopted. “Emma…Was I…adopted (Livingston 222). In continuity, Kelley learns from her aunt, Emma, that she is adopted. She also learns more about her origins, the identity of her biological parents and the history of fairies. This proves that Kelley wants to learn more about her heritage, which leads her to create her own identity. In order to create himself, Kelley needs to know more about his heritage. She also learns what she likes and dislikes and what she wants to do with her life. “Kelley was speechless. She dreamed of it... That's it. This is my big break! (Livingston 5), “Kelley was a fairy princess. In defiance of the fairy king, she had taken her destiny on her terms” (Livingston 316-317). This shows that she accepts herself, in addition to achieving her goals. Kelley Winslow has had a huge growth and journey in finding herself, even through the many obstacles she faces. The decision is a mental process that you carry out to arrive at a choice. Kelley Winslow has made various decisions throughout her life that have impacted her characteristics..