Friendships Falter

"But the fact was, I suppose, there were powerful tides tugging us apart by then, and it only needed something like that to finish the task." PAGE 197

Throughout their time together, at Hailsham and at the Cottages, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy have been close friends. Kathy and Ruth confided in each other almost every night. Tommy and Ruth were in a relationship for several years. The event at the churchyard jeopardized the years worth of friendship they had developed. I think it is sad that something as simple as drawings could tear apart such a tight bond. Apparently they had begun to separate even before they realized it. I think Ruth was the instigator that caused the final rift in their friendship. I have no idea why she thought it would be a good idea to bring up that Kathy thought the drawings were funny, especially when they were both lightheartedly joking together. Even after this when they tried to move past what had happened, they were unsuccessful. Things just weren't the same as they once had been. Then I think it was wrong of Ruth to assume that Kathy wanted to have a relationship with Tommy and then deny the fact that he would want that. Ruth repeatedly makes me think of her as selfish and not concerned for other people. If she really cared about the friendships, she would not have brought up the drawings, but it seemed as though she wanted to stir up trouble. As much as Ruth was out of place by bringing up the drawings, I think Kathy was out of place deciding to go for training. It was a little bit of a rash decision; I hope she doesn't regret it.