Monday, May 12, 2014

Callum Changing

I was struck by the remarkable change seen in Callum following Sephy's going off to boarding school. Something inside him...the part of him that loved and felt effectively died or was suppressed very deep within him out of necessity. At the beginning of the story, Callum is much unlike his fellow naughts as his attitude is one of 'live and let live' so to speak, not really seeking retribution of any sort against the oppression of the Crosses and rather just seeking equality so he can be with Sephy. But with Sephy effectively out of the picture, Callum having missed her leaving by just minutes--something inside him changes. The way his character is written changes to reflect his new mindset. He is much more his revolutionary and violent brother Jude!

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  1. For many people who are subject to racist prejudices, there is a single moment that changes their perceptions of the world and their own race. This instance seems to be Callum's moment!

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