Monday, March 12, 2007

Frendle

The other day in our lit circle group, I discussed Rachel's character with the character analysis person. Being the Lexicographer of the group, I was diligently searching the text for new words that I could share, when I came across executrate. To me it sounds like execute, but I wasn't sure what it meant. saying the word over and over, I flipped through the dictionary looking for this odd word. I kept scanning the pages untill I came to the conclusion that it wasn't a real word. I was lost. In talking to Mr. Watson, we agreed that Rachel made this word up. Why would she do this? I talked with my group and we started with the basics. Rachel's attitude is obvious to see. She likes to think the is the queen of the world every minute, walking with her hands out and prancing around like a barbie doll. She's always worried about her hair and her appearance. In trying to act as if she is so high-class, she tries to use big words around people, especially her sisters, even if it means making one up!

2 comments:

KAYNE said...

Yah Leah definently enjoys nature and it is a key part of who she is in the book. I think you should look at my map cuz "Oh wait, I have Finland". Now what?

LJK said...

Rachel almost has a willful gift for malapropism. I think earlier in the book she said, "for granite" when she meant "for granted". It definitely adds some comic relief to the book, and like you said, gives even better insight onto her character.