Quote/Analysis 3

"Dear Little Book,

Minerva gives you to me today for my first communion. You are so pretty with a mother of pearl cover and a little latch like a prayer book. I will have such fun writing on your tissue-thin pages.

Minerva says keeping a diary is also a way to reflect and reflection deepens one's soul. It sounds so serious. I supposed now that I've got one I'm responsible for, I have to expect some changes.

Sunday, December 9"

-The first person point of view helps the reader understand Mate's emotions

-Gives more of an idea about the sister's relationships

- Maria Teresa's account in first person changes things up and makes the story more interesting and less homogenous