In My Own Eyes

Author's Note: This piece is analyzed from the main character's mother's point of view. 

The book “Glass” by Ellen Hopkins is a very tragic time for a teen. Seeing the things she does from her point of view seemed right at the time, but have you ever thought about her choices through someone else’s point of view? I have always wondered what her mother thought about her choices. Kristina hurt many people that loved her, like her mother. She chose drugs over family, but once she had Hunter, her son, at age 17, things changed.

Kristina made many mistakes, but the current ones have been out of control. Her family is starting to notice her tiredness, different in look, personality, and attitude from her obsession with drugs. Her mother’s boyfriend was the starter to revealing her little secret, not so little as she thinks. With Kristina being off on her own, her mother feels like she is neglecting her, not spending enough time together. Kristina’s friend, Robin, isn’t her best choice. Robin’s parents worry about her as well as Kristina. Kristina knows she had made many mistakes, and she trying to fix her past.

What is wrong with Kristina? When she returned from her father’s she was like a whole different  person. Does she hate me? Does she not want to be with me? I try finding time for her all the time. Maybe it’s just a phase. “Kristina” I yelled. “Do you want to go to the airplane show?” Her response was a yes, but she wanted to bring Robin. In my mind I am thinking about how troubled that girl is, but I had to say yes. Once again, while trying to make plans she actually doesn't want to be with me. She asked if she could drive separate. I think I’ll just have to let her be.

When Hunter was born I was very supportive for Kristina. Not because I had to be, because I wanted to have a second chance at raising a child. Ever since he came along, it seems like Kristina has been slowly turning back into herself. I always thought Branden was a nicer boy for Kristina than Chace, but I guess I was wrong. I am actually very happy that Kristina has Chace, but not at this very moment, he’s away at college. Kristina worries me whenever she’s not in my care. You never know what she’s doing, and I just want her to make the right decisions.

I agree with Kristina’s mom and how she feels. She feels, neglected by her daughter. Her worried mother has no idea what she’s doing half the time. I have always wondered what her mother thought about her choices. Sometimes while reading the book you can analyze how the mother feels. Again, she feels like she’s neglecting her daughter, but she doesn’t want to feel that way any longer, so she tries to change that.

Compare and Contrast

Best Friends

A best friend isn’t just an ordinary friend. They’re a friend you live your best memories with, sharing your most private secrets with, and you just enjoy each other. When you become so close to someone, they become more than a best friend. There aren’t even words to describe. That’s how my best friend and I are. In my eyes, my best friend is perfect. She doesn’t see how much she means to me and she thinks the complete opposite. We fight a lot from school drama but we always end up best friends in the end.

There are many different types of best friends. Two types are, the girls that do absolutely everything together. Another type of best friends are, the girls that do many things together, but not everything. I’d say that my best friend and I are the type of girls that do almost everything together but not everything.

To explain the girls that do absolutely everything together, I’d start off by saying they are practically family. I know two girls that are this type of best friends. These girls have sleepovers almost every day, except school nights. They are a package deal, if you ask one of the girls you have to add in the other. With this type of friendship something I’ve realized is that there cannot be a third wheel. As many times as you try there cannot be a third person to that group. Sometimes they will allow 4 or 5 people because there are more girls, so they don’t need to include you in their personal plans and you have other people.

My explanation of best friends that do a lot together, but not everything is my favorite type. I’d say this is my best friend Madison and I. They call her Doctor because her initials are M.D for medical doctor. We hang out a lot, we trust each other with our lives and we know absolutely everything about each other. Right now we are having some problems, but in the end we always turn out to be best of friends. This is my favorite type of friendship because you have time for family and friends.

Your best friend can either be a guy friend or a girl friend. I say girls have a lot more drama than guys. This is because girls can’t let things go and guys just don’t care. It’s nice to have a friend that is always here for you. There are many types of friendships out there, what’s your type? We all have many friends, but the closest is a keeper that stays with you for almost forever.