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Gravity By Anna Leventhal: An Analysis

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What intrigued me the most in Gravity by Anna Leventhal is Camille’s reaction to pregnancy at such a young age; instead of seeing teenage pregnancy as something to be ashamed of, Camille see’s it as something to be proud of. As Levanthal describes it, Camille was “filled with a great sense of pride in her body.” (Leventhal, p.6) while peeing on the pregnancy test stick. The reason I found this passage so interesting is that unlike most of the books I have read, the character having a pregnancy crisis feels empowered and proud compared to feeling pitiful. Not only does Camille then describe herself as an ancient fertility goddess (Leventhal, p.6), but she also feels aroused by that sense of pride. (except for with her parents ***FIGURE THAT
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