Peer pressure is the motive for most of Margaret's actions, including religious decisions and puberty worries. Peer pressure is common among people Margaret's age, and Blume shows that through Margaret's conversations with God and her interactions with her friends. Nancy, as the girl group leader of the Four Preteen Sensations, or Four PTS's, has the most influence as she gets the other girls to wear bras and loafers without socks. Margaret, Janie, and Gretchen settle into the followers' roles to Nancy's leader role. Belonging to a group is important for a preteen, and Margaret and her friends are willing to sacrifice to belong to the "club." It is especially important for Margaret, as she is the new girl. A discussion with the girls is what makes Margaret try to decide which religion she should.....
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