Shells By Cynthia Rylant Essay

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“Shells” by Cynthia Rylant is a realistic short story about a teenage boy named Michael who moved in with his Aunt Esther who is rich, mean, and crabby because his parents pass away. One way Aunt Esther accused Michael is when she told him he hated her and that he didn't like living there. For example, in paragraph 5, the author says “You hate it it here and you hate me too,” yelled Aunt Esther. In paragraph 6, Michael yelled, “I don’t,” Michael yelled “It’s not you!” This is important because he really doesn’t like her or living there but, he told her he didn’t because he start liking it there. One reason why Michael and Aunt Esther don't get along is because Michael doesn’t like living with Aunt Esther after his parents passing away.