PIQUETTE:
Piquette has a complicated and confusing personality. Although she did have the responsible role of cooking and preparing food for her family and maintaining the household, she acted rather rude and abrasive towards other people. She had no desire to get to know or play with other kids, particularly Vanessa. She would make comments no matter how hurtful they may be. She had very poor social skills and it was surprising to read that she even gets married. She seemed to hate life and wasted it away. She had no role model and no one to look up to. She had no hope.
BETH (VANESSA’S MOTHER)
Although Beth was not a huge part of the story, her character is quite interesting and resembles many personalities around us today. When Ewen, her husband, suggested the idea of bringing along Piquette to Diamond Lake, she was disgusted. She didn’t want her kids around Piquette and even went to the point of saying “If that half-breed youngster comes along to Diamond Lake, I’m not going.” But she later ended up going anyways. When Beth was telling Vanessa about Piquette’s death, empathy came out and Beth was regretting not trying to do something to help her. Regret is something that all humans struggle with. It was neat to see how Beth’s thoughts reflect our thoughts. It makes you want to live a life with no regrets and help people whenever you can.
Representation:
This picture is a representation of Diamond Lake at night. This is a view that I think Vanessa would see as she was sitting on the pier, listening to the loons. This is Vanessa's peaceful spot where she can get away and have time to herself. This is also a significant place because she shared enjoyable memories with her father while sitting by the lake.
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