When Fenna was young, Arie and his family moved away suddenly. Why do you suppose he didn't tell her in person? Did you have a friend when you were a child that moved, or that you moved away from? If so, what do you remember about the experience?
Created: 09/08/22
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When Fenna was young, Arie and his family moved away suddenly. Why do you suppose he didn't tell her in person? Did you have a friend when you were a child that moved, or that you moved away from? If so, what do you remember about the experience?
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That seemed to be a pattern in their lives, doesn't it. Arie left Fenna with just a note, and later Fenna left Arie the same way.
Other than being a plot device - a way to draw parallels - I think either Arie didn't have time, or he knew his leaving would hurt Fenna & didn't want to witness her reaction.
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I agree with those above. I particularly think Arie most likely did not want to deal with or feel comfortable dealing with what he assumed would be Fenna's reaction. He was a young boy and strong emotions can be difficult for anyone to deal with. I also wonder whether he was a bit wary of how he might react to the parting as well as Fenna’s reaction.
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