In Joyce Carol Oates" Foxfire and S.E Hintons" Rumblefish, the protagonists form strong relationships with their companions to alleviate the neglect they receive from their parents. ... (Oates 16) Due to the lack of love provided by their parents, Legs and Rusty look to their peers to fill sturdy parental roles. ... I would die for you in a second- (Oates 90) After living with her Grandmother for two weeks due to her father's absence, Legs escapes and hitchhikes for miles to Maddy's home. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

"She wore a pull-over jersey blouse that looked one way when she was at home and another way when she was away from home. Everything about her had two sides to it, one for home and one for anywhere that was not home: her walk that could be childlike and bobbing, or languid enough to make anyone thin...

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• Grade Level: High School