Brief Summary Of The Novel 'The Crystal Drop'

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Together Through Trials Would you survive a life without your parents? In the novel, The Crystal Drop by Monica Hughes, Mitch and Sadie play a vital role in developing Megan and Ian’s characters. By providing knowledge, a guide to survival and family support, they help the protagonists achieve their goal to reach Lundbreck and start a new life. Megan and Ian discover many useful tips and tricks through Mitch and Sadie. “Mitch made [Ian] feel like a man.” (page 140) He taught Ian the many jobs of men with tasks such as building a henhouse and a pen for their goats, whittling and sharpening and holding a knife correctly. On top of this, he explained how the world has come to be for mankind used to “...dam rivers… meddle with nature... …show more content…

were the same.” (page 156) As floods and drought appeared, the weather became severe and it would be described as “the great depression.” (page 155) Megan and Ian develop a sense of understanding for …show more content…

“They saved their lives… and treated [them] like family.” (page 161) Megan learned how to trust again and recognized that although they have met many malicious and egocentric people, there were still benevolent humans in the world. Also, her relationship with Ian is put to the test when Ian refused to leave and admitted that “Mitch [was] like a dad, [and he] made him feel important.” (page 157) She felt dishonoured, because she had been doing her best to take care of him for she desires to fulfill her promise to her mom. Her efforts were tremendous yet Ian did not appreciate her. In Spite of this challenge, it brings them closer together and Ian becomes more courteous to Megan. Lastly, “If [they] did not like it [in Lundbreck]... [they] were welcome back to their home.” (page 163) This comes straight from Sadie’s words and she assures Megan a backup plan. She never neglects to make them feel welcome and safe. Megan and Ian battle their onerous journey when Sadie and Mitch become the parents they have

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