Part one of term paper
Conflicts in friendships are caused by a disagreements and the misuse of trust. Sometimes they can destroy ones friendship. In novel John and Lorraine experience many conflicts which taught them that a negative attitude can be destructive. Lorraine's mother's bad experiences with men cause her to be over protective with her daughter's social ...

Part two of term paper
... mother has bad experiences with men which causes her to be over protective in dealing with Lorraine's social life. Lorraine's mother won't let her go near any men or boy's because she thinks they are all poor people and they will hurt her in some way. "Any man who can even think of flirting with another woman while on her deathbed deserves to be shot." (ch.12pg.110) When Lorraine go's to school, Lorraine's mother is very cautious about what she wears,her influences and her peers."I have to leave ...