Chapter 5 Summary

Cannie is at Mr. Guberman's funeral. Bruce is cold to Cannie and his friends are hostile towards her. Bruce's aunt tells Cannie that Bruce loves her and she should be with him. Cannie goes to the wake at the Guberman house afterward and follows Bruce throughout the house. Eventually, Cannie, Bruce, and Bruce's friends end up in Bruce's bedroom. When Bruce's friends leave, Cannie seduces Bruce and they have sex. Cannie tries very hard to make sure it is good for Bruce. Afterwards, Cannie takes this as a sign that they are getting back together and wants to stay and cuddle. Bruce tells her to leave. Cannie believe that Bruce will come around eventually.

Chapter 5 Analysis

Cannie's low self-worth is evident here. Cannie was rejected by Steve and now values herself so little that she is willing to follow Bruce around even though...