Throughout the book I realized that each of the girls have their own connection to language. Rachel misuses words, and seems to enjoy doing so. Adah reads words backwards (maybe dyslexic?). Ruth May uses her imagination to create her own language. Finally Leah, spends time with Anatole through language lessons.
Then I thought that maybe these different language aspects represent the girls different personalities. Rachel is somewhat close-minded and doesn't see past her own little world. Adah is very observant, and notices things in just a glance, that others may not see. Ruth May is an adventurer, and loves to play around with her imagination. Leah uses love to view the world around her and also uses love to create connections with the people.
OH MY. okay ever since we learned Adahs 'language' I ALWAYS read her comment forward then backward. Its so weird, but she is soo intruiging which made me do it for her chapters. mind you, it takes a lot longer to read her dialogue, though.
ReplyDeleteYeah, its cool to see everyone's own diction. Even Orleanna. Each captures their personalities and thought processes- priorities and feelings. I have really enjoyed how each chapter is written like a diary or journal.