Boots

Boots is Beth’s dog that represents her freedom. When she has Boots, she is strong and confident, separated from her mother and incarceration. The first time she loses Boots hints at a possible loss of that freedom, while his removal from the story until the very end of the novel lines up with her incarceration in Clockwell. Boots is an example of Beth’s struggle to live for herself and provides extra support as she moves into the world on her own terms.

Francis’ Writing

Francis’s poetry and letters to Mab represents a common feeling towards war, especially for soldiers who experience the conflict firsthand. Each of his writings are contemplative and expansive which shows the depths of his struggles and trauma. All of his work allows others to understand what their comrades are going through, even if they may not be experiencing any...