In the novel, Megan can be seen as the most popular girl in the school. She is selfish, shallow, and expects people to desire her because she is good looking. She is possibly the most tragic character in the novel, she develops no skill, and we do not see her develop or mature as a character. For example, on pages 80 and 81, she tries to get Paul to sleep with her. At this time, she is still going out with Scotty Mitchell. In a conversation between Megan and Paul:

“What if Scotty finds out?” (Paul)

“I’m not about to tell him. Are you?” (Megan)

We see Megan as a user, trying to use Paul for sex. Megan teach

Another instance in the novel, where we actually see Megan as ‘a sponge’ is on pages 75-78. At this time, Paul and his girlfriend Rosie are practising piano in the music room at school. The popular rock band enters, and wants the music room to practise. Megan is part of the crowd who wish to kick Paul and Rosie out of the music room. She says to Paul on page 75:

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