Relationships
The person Cindy constantly argues with at home.
Who is her mother?
Cindy struggles with this emotional issue.
What is low self-esteem?
The novel focuses on this type of love.
What is self-love?
“Why would someone like him be interested in me?”
What does Cindy say about Bobby?
Cindy's choice to trust Bobby leads to this.
What is emotional pain and betrayal?
The person who warns Cindy about Bobby’s reputation.
Who is Jamee Wills?
Cindy finds out Bobby has a past involving this.
What is drugs and crime?
Cindy wants this from her relationships.
What is respect and acceptance?
“I just want someone to love me for who I am.”
What does Cindy express about love?
Her mother’s lack of attention causes Cindy to seek this.
Her mother’s lack of attention causes Cindy to seek this.
The adult who indirectly motivates Cindy to rethink her worth.
Who is Ms. Jacobs?
Cindy’s relationship with Bobby causes tension with this person.
Who is Jamee?
Cindy’s journey is about gaining this.
What is self-confidence?
“You deserve better than the way he treats you.”
What does Jamee tell Cindy?
Jamee’s honesty creates this in their friendship.
What is temporary tension but eventual trust?
Cindy starts to feel this way about her friendships.
What is unsure or disconnected?
Cindy makes this important decision about Bobby by the end.
What is breaking up with him?
A major theme involves overcoming this in relationships.
What is manipulation or peer pressure?
“It’s okay to say no and stand up for yourself.”
What does Ms. Jacobs teach Cindy?
Bobby’s past criminal behavior results in this.
What is mistrust from others?
Bobby says this to convince Cindy to keep seeing him.
What is “You’re different from the others”?
The story takes place during this part of Cindy’s life.
What is high school?
This theme is shown through the help Cindy receives.
What is support or mentorship?
“Love shouldn't make you feel afraid.”
“Love shouldn't make you feel afraid.”
Cindy’s final decision shows this type of strength.
What is emotional independence?