Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Ordinary People(DQ -> Chapter 2)

1. Beth is Conrad's mom. She is not a very warm person.Image is very important to her.
2. Beth thinks that Conrad dresses like a bum, and there is no reason for him to do so because he has a closet full of wonderful clothes.
3. She doesn't want to look bad.
4. He was an orphane, never really had the father figure in his life. He thinks being a good father means to give your child everything and they will be fine.
5. If the father really payed attetenion to his sons he would have noticed signs. Like are they eating, sleeping, doing homework, etc.
6. If your a good father you would notice things about your child. His vision of his sons was that they are "normal."
7. Do the right things.
8. Con only wants some cereal while mom makes a big meal. Cal wants Con to tlk to him while Cal wants to read. Beth wants to go play golf.
9. Preppy, jock, happy, "normal."
10. Con is different, and changed for life.