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The Running Dream Analysis

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In the novel The Running Dream by Wendelin van Draanen, one of the key themes is doubts are the only obstacle you face. One event from the book that proves this theme is when Jessica goes to see the prosthetist, Dr. Hank, with her mother. The receptionist, Chloe, also lost her leg below the knee, and had a prosthetic from the doctor. On page 128 the book states that, “As she leads us down the hallway, I watch her legs. Her movements are smooth. Assured. Part of me doesn’t quite believe she’s got a fake leg. The rest of me is enormously encouraged.” Nearly the entire time before this scene, Jessica feels hopeless and that she’ll never be able to walk normally again. However, after seeing Chloe, she begins to realize that her dubiety is what’s
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