Introduction- In the novel "The Adoration of Jenna Fox," written by Mary E. Pearson, a difficult decision is made. Originally wanting to move to Italy, Lily moved from Boston to California because her daughter, Claire, needed emergency housing. Lily helped Claire even though she was against the illegal activity Claire participated in, altering her daughter, Jenna. This decision communicates themes of parental love, sacrifice, conflict, identity, and responsibility. Point of view Aspect paragraph- Because the novel is narrated from Jenna’s point of view (first person), we do not see the real feelings Lily masks. She may have lost a part of herself by not fulfilling her dream of going to Italy but buying a Cotswold in California. She gained a ‘forced’ identity as she lived there for much of her life. She did this because of her strong love for Claire. Jenna believes Lily made the wrong decision to move here. Lily's own little Walden never realized. For this. So, you traded an Italian villa and wine for a crumbling Cotswold and an illegal lab pet." In truth, Lily would do anything for Claire, which shows the lengths of parental love and …show more content…
Lily did not like how Jenna was modified with Bio Gel. This made a dent in their mother-daughter relationship. Lily says, “Your mother and I hardly talked during that period.” Jenna replies, “You didn’t approve.” Claire calls Lily in distress, begging for help. She needed me to. She was scared of me. And I figured no matter what I thought about the whole thing, she was my daughter. My only daughter.” Providing housing for Claire, she bought the Cotswold. She did this even though there could have been major consequences to her actions. Lily loves Claire and would do anything for her. The author’s purpose shows how far parents can sacrifice. If I were in Lily's shoes, I would prioritize my family, supporting them even when I