Relationships Over Struggle Relationships. Who hasn’t had them before? Everyone has had a relationship at some point. Whether it was romantic or platonic, everyone had one. Now, strong relationships are better than any other. Especially the ones that help teenagers or people overcome the struggles and hardships of life. In Gone by Michael Grant, there are relationships of all kinds. Gone is a book where teenagers and children under the age of fifteen have to learn how to thrive and take care of themselves. There are no adults to take care of, phones, or wifi. Now, while Gone is action-packed, Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen is more romantic than the usual teenage drama. Two of the main protagonists meet on a pier and as time goes on, their relationship grows stronger. They both struggle …show more content…
He knew that grouping would be the safer bet as they had no idea what happened to anyone over 15. He also was sure it would be better to stick together than go out alone into a town full of children in shock and panic. Later, during one of the last fights, Astrid spoke up in a tone that suggested she wanted to help, “ ‘What do you want me to do?’ Astrid asked ‘You haven’t given me a job.’ ‘I want you to find a safe place and hide there till it’s all over. That’s what I want.’ ” (Grant 468). Sam had wanted to protect her and keep her safe from Caine and anyone else that would have liked to harm her, or her brother. He is showing how he puts her safety first, even though having extra help would’ve benefited them. Sam was desperate to keep Astrid safe because he could not imagine how her brother or himself would feel if they had lost her. Protecting her was his way of showing her how much he truly cared about her. Hence, Sam protecting and risking his life for Astrid and the town showed how much she had affected him. It showed just how much she truly meant to