Leila & Nina

Just to reiterate what was discussed in class today, I respect Nina and Leila for different reasons... But I probably like Nina more.

I respect Leila because family comes first for her. After Ona committed suicide, she stayed very attached to Mah and Leon, opting to live at home even though it was putting a strain on her relationship with Mason. Whenever either of her parents need help with something she (or Mason) is always there for them. As depressing as it is for her, she stills stays overly committed because as the only child she feels she has no choice. I feel for her though, her stress becomes actual physical pain while she continuously seeks answers for herself and family.

I respect Nina, on the other hand, because I'm a strong believer in doing for yourself and making yourself happy instead of depending on others and apparently so is she. Even though she might come off as selfish to her family for moving to New York, I can't blame her for trying to start a new life. Like I said in class, people deal with sadness differently and she chose to escape it by literally leaving.

I respect them both but I only wish that Leila thought more about herself and that Nina wasn't SO distant.

-Frances