Analysis Of Holding Up The Universe By Jennifer Niven

High school can be tough, but when people add traumatic events, life changing situations, and judgemental teenagers to the mix it can get worse. The world may seem like it’s ending, but it's important to remember that this is only a small portion of life. Not only like, but the world. The key to getting through high school is close and important friends. In the novel Holding Up The Universe by Jennifer Niven, the author tells the reader that trust is not given, but earned. There are many contributing factors for high schoolers struggling. The peer pressure for one, may lead to a traumatic event of another. This can alter life immensely. Traumatic events can shape people's personalities and how they’ll respond to situations for the rest of

Although it may seem simple. The process is not just cutting toxic people out of a life. It is a thorough and tasking process. As with any experience there are people that need to come along for the process of starting over. Those who are starting to resurrect their old lives can struggle if another person is bringing them down. As Libby is trying to regain her confidence in herself she reminds the readers that, “We can’t fight another person's battle no matter how much we want to “ (64). As Libby goes through trials of betrayal from Jack. Libby is tempted with depression and anxiety, but she knows the true meaning of ife and sensibly states, “you can’t stop living” (95). Libby is a prime example of someone who has gone through trials and can overcome them with perseverance and strength. She learns that there is a purpose to everything she

When Jack thought that his past actions defined him he tried to leave Libby. Their relationship had only been getting stronger and he simply turned his head from her at one point, “If you walk away [Jack] don’t come back. You don’t get to do that and come back” (175). Even though Libby said she wouldn’t let him back into her life she still did, because she knew love had a grip on her heart and that it meant much more to her than holding a grudge. As time progresses Jack is still insecure about his and Libby’s relationship and can’t imagine that she actually cares about him, “You deserve to be seen” (225). Jack says this to Libby because he doesn’t want her weight to define her. He believes that her personality should be what people remember her for. Not her weight. Jack is worried that he can’t provide the security, love, and trust that most people, including Libby desire. He learns though that not only do your looks not define you, neither does your