Nobody’s perfect - Such a Fun Age, chapters 16-20.

 I can’t help but wonder whether I was ever so intense in my reactions toward people around me, like the characters from the story. I guess I have — after all, I’m human too. In hindsight, I think that extreme situations make me behave differently as well. I’m usually a serene person and avoid confrontation at all costs, but whenever I see any injustice or dishonesty, I turn defensive and lose all my temper. I also try to be right all the time, and never stop to think about what I’m saying. Even though I think opposing any injustice in society is crucial in the world we live in, I do realise that sometimes my reactions are not always ideal, and that I should take it easy. 

When I think about characters such as Alix and her behaviour throughout the novel, I believe that, although I don’t agree with her, I still can understand her reactions toward Emira’s decisions or Kelley’s presence. None of these characters are perfect; on the contrary, they are complex and sometimes their actions will not sit right with us. Even though while I was reading it I was frustrated with them, now I can see that I have done or said things I’m not proud of either.