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's Abandonment In Where The Crawdads Sing By Delia Owens

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Kya's father's abandonment had a profound impact on her relationships with her family and those around her. According to "Where The Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens, after her father left, Kya's mother "had given up trying to raise the other children, let alone Kya" (Owens 17). As a result, Kya had to learn to take care of herself at a very young age, and her siblings often treated her cruelly. Despite this, Kya had a deep love for her family and longed for their acceptance, even though she was often met with rejection. This rejection extended beyond her family, as she was also shunned by the townspeople due to her family's poverty and her own isolation in the marsh. However, Kya also had a few close relationships with people who showed her kindness,
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