Forgiveness is a tricky little thing. It can be a sign of intelligence and a sign of weakness at the same time. Conrad’s parents not only have to cope with their son’s death, but also their other son’s attempted suicide. This makes them feel like the worst parents in the world. Trying to forgive someone for such a selfish act takes true courag

Another thing that needs attention was the author’s style at the end of the book. The ending was very fitting. The very title itself won’t let the story end so to speak because life itself doesn’t end. The story of life continues, and each new day is a new page. Many readers won’t like this ending, they may even think it’s upsetting, for they do not understand the novel. They have unfortunately missed the morals and the subtle messages about life, love and happiness. To see the happiness in life is to see it in yourself, and the author lets you see it if you choose to.

e and love to do. Conrad must also forgive himself at the same time. Being able to realize that suicide is the easy way out for him, but the harder way out for the ones he leaves behind is a first sign of awareness, but it can also make forgiveness for one’s self harder. This is one of the biggest obstacles that Con faces, other than trying to fit in again amongst his peers. He desperately wants to be left alone and treated the same old way, but the rest of the world is not ready just yet. He receives special treatment from his father, and is given “the look” in school from past schoolmates. These factors make forgiveness harder on Con, they don’t let him co

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