Trust

 After fleeing her home, Lauren is forced to survive on her own along with Harry and Zahra. During their time together, they meet countless strangers, almost all of whom Lauren is very wary of. However, there are a few exceptions. First, they come across a family (who they save from robbers) who they decide can be trusted and make good allies. Although the family is hesitant at first, they decide to team up with the trio. Later on after the earthquake, Lauren encounters Taylor Franklin Bankole. For some reason, Lauren decides to trust Taylor Bankole. It seems like some of this trust is rooted in the fact she finds him attractive. 

During these chapters Lauren is put in a very tough spot, because there is in fact safety in numbers, but at the same time trusting strangers can be very dangerous. What do you think of Lauren's actions thus far? Is she trusting her instincts and making choices based on her readings of people's personalities? Or is she being reckless and irresponsible by putting her trust in these strangers? 

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  1. L. MoffittMay 7, 2021 at 7:22 AM

    It is curious that she puts trust in him -- or anyone right now, for that matter. It's a world gone mad; it wouldn't seem like you'd trust anyone in order to survive. But perhaps that too would be a destructive attitude?

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