Assignment 7
Relationships between sisters appear repeatedly in the book, in the characters of Anna and Kate, Sara and Zanne, and Julia and Izzy. In each case, the sisters share an intense bond. Describe your own experiences with sibling bonds. If you have no siblings, think about your parents, friends, etc. You must answer the question in no less than five sentences, and respond to at least two of your peers.
My relationship between my sister and I used to be really strong. We were inseperable since I was born. When I was a baby my sister was 2 and always wanted to hold and take care of me. Then as we were growing up we were always with each other because we were only 2 years apart. When we moved to Osceola I was really thankful to be able to go to the same school as her, it made the transition easier and more encouraging. Now, my sister is in college and I only get to see her for maybe an hour a week. She has other more important things to do now so I'm a much much lower concern.
ReplyDeleteHigh school was easy for me too because my sisters had already been in this school and i had been here with them and I kind of knew my way around and i knew a lot of the teachers, or they knew me! : )
DeleteIt is nice having siblings so close in age to you.
DeleteMy brother and I are only two years apart too! That definitely makes our relationship closer. When I go to college I want to maintain my relationship with my brother. It may be hard though, because we won't be living in the same house.
DeleteI wish I could see my brother an hour each week, I am lucky if I can even spend a weekend with him every two months. That's what happens when he lives five hours away I guess.
DeleteI know it doesn't make it feel better, but I swear to you all that it's normal for them to "have more important things to do" when a sibling goes off to college. The good thing is that it means they are HAPPY. If you had contact from all the time, then they probably aren't enjoying the experience as they should be. Hard for the younger sibling, though. I had to make sure to make time for my sisters when I was home, because they really looked forward to my visits home, and if I spent the whole time with my friends, my sisters would be really upset.
Deletei have problems with my brother i would rather not talk about on here. sorry ms. jones-webb. its just one of those things.
ReplyDeletethats how I felt too.. I think this question was way to personal...
DeleteI agree but im willing to still share because i know that everyone on here isnt going to go running off telling everyone... you dont have to tell the personal stuff just tell what she is asking us to answer
Deletethat's okay. of course i don't want anyone to divulge anything they don't want to. trust me, there's family stuff I wouldn't be posting on the internet, either. i just wanted you to look at the positives of your relationships...and to see that we all have good and bad aspects of them.
DeleteThe relationships i have with my sister are kind of differnt for each one. With Jamie, my oldest one, she has always been my protector. shes always there when i need her and will do anything for me! Most of the time who she was protecting me from was my other sister Emily. Jamie was the peace keeper. Now that we have grown older all of us have gotten closer and never fight. Since Jamie only went to college at Simpson, she was at home alot and i was never really without her. However, Emily went to Pittsburg and was hardly ever home. I think this weekend our bond, but now that she is home again it is growing stronger! They are both great role models and i would do anyhthing for both of them.: )
ReplyDeleteOlder siblings are definitely good role models to have (I'm not just saying that because I am an older sibling). :) I think most older siblings are the protector; it must just be an instinct. Like Jamie protected you, I always am protective of my brother.
DeleteThey relationships are diferent between all of my siblings too.
DeleteKim i agree strongly with Jamie being the most protective because jennifer is the same way. My sister jaime is to just not as much as Jennifer. i think its because they dont want us to make the same mistakes as they did.
DeleteA bond between siblings is very unique. One minute you may hate your sibling, and the next minute you may be best friends. I have a 15 year old brother. I am very close with my brother. Nobody knows my brother better than I do. Our interests aren't all the same but we still hang out. We tend to argue about the smallest things, because we know how to push each others buttons. Even though we may fight, I am very protective of him. When I go to college, I am definitely going to miss my brother.
ReplyDeleteIt was hard for me to be left behind when my sisters went to college... but they came back! i was all alone in the house! and my sisters and i know how to push eachothers buttons as well!! : )
Deletethats how my sister and I are too. we know exactly what to do to make each other mad.
DeleteMy brother and I also argue about the small things. When this happens, we have a full argument that sometimes lasts for days before one of us forgets about it.
DeleteI get along fairly descent with all of my siblings. I have one brother, two step brothers, and a step sister and i can get along with them all. Me and my oldest step brother get along the best but that is because he is the closest to my age. We always are doing something wheter it be hunting or just doing something around the house. All of my other siblings are younger than me so we dont do much together but when we do we all get along fine.
ReplyDeleteI have a pretty good relationship with my sisters. my sister know more about me then i thought. My sister have tought me so many things in life. Im glad to be the person i am now because they tought me the ropes i need to know. Ya me and my sister fight but we always make it up and have a good time together. =)
ReplyDeleteThe relationship I maintain with my brother, Ian, is described as unique. We generally have no issues with one another, and have a great time together. However, there are times where we do not see eye to eye. Currently, with my brother in college, we do not see each other everyday, which is different. With what time we are able to see each other, we mostly spend it talking about what is going on in our now very different lives.
ReplyDeleteThe relationship i have with my siblings can sometimes be sketchy. I'm not the kind of person to show my feelings. I'd rather keep them in my own head and show just a ray of them through my shell. Even though I care deeply for them, we fight a lot (my sisters and me) or we just don't hardly talk. I'm probably closest to my little brother but I still usually keep to myself and sit alone. I'd rather keep an eye on them at a distance. Feelings aren't really my thing.
ReplyDeleteJoe, that's totally okay! It's hard for some people to think about or talk about their feelings. We all have them, though, so sometimes it's good to take a look inside and figure out where certain feelings come from.
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