pursuing happiness

August 4th, 2010 - Page 136

In this part of the book it seems that Taylor is amazed by the ways that Turtle over comes such an abusive childhood and can see the brighter side of things. It maybe indicates how Turtle is very content with what she has, and Taylor should be the same way. Taylor and Lou Ann are also introduced to Mattie's old friends, Esperanza and Estevan. Lou Ann seems to draw some attention to Estevan in the way that he isn't cruel or mean, sort of the opposite of the way Angel is. Lou Ann and Taylor see the difference of Estevan apart from other men. Estevan is so knowlegdeable and caring.
I feel that it's obviously hard for Taylor adjusting and making a new life, not only for her but for her and Turtle. It could be a good thing that she see's Turtle's happiness with what she has, making Taylor to be maybe be eventually as happy. Taylor and Lou Ann could both learn a lot from Estevan. For Taylor it could be his caring sides and for Lou Ann maybe the fact that she could have done better than to end up with Angel.