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āHe screamed for what seemed like a long time. Then it was real quiet.ā
This quote explores the distortion of time. It only takes a few seconds to read the quote. However, the weight of time is heavy because it drags on for the characters. However, there is no indication of how long the event itselfāthe screamingāactually is.
āIs it my fault that Robbie is dead? I wasnāt drivinā. I wasnāt even drinkinā.ā
Although it was Andy who drove the car when Robbie died, the fears and anxieties of the other passengers were not alleviated. B.J. is also grieving; he believes that he could have made different choices that would have saved Robbie.
āYou canāt blame yourself forever, Andy. And if you had died instead of Rob, would you want him to be hurting like you are now?ā
Coach Ripley reframes Andyās grief and makes him face a different scenario. Instead of focusing on himself, the coach wants Andy to consider Robbie and how Robbie would feel in Andyās shoes. By doing this, the coach provides a coping mechanism that Andy can use to heal.
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By Sharon M. Draper