Annie on my Mind has definitely been a change of pace compared to the past 3 books we have read. It is much slower and with a bit fewer details and descriptions. Other than Liza having pixie hair, I cannot really picture the character. I have to keep reminding myself that she is a senior in high school, instead of a 6th or 7th grader. Her actions, which are induced by Annie's behavior, of playing knights in public places just rubs me the wrong way. I'm already left feeling embarrassed for Liza's public behavior.
As the post before me stated, I too think that Liza has a gender role confusion. Other than purchasing flowers for Annie, which could also be looked at as a male behavior, everything Liza has done lacks the girlish impression. When Annie is at the dinner table with Liza's family, and Annie and Liza's mother begin having a deep conversation about music, Liza and her father begin to have a deep conversation about sports. This was one of the biggest moments when I realized that Liza is a bit of a tomboy. I'm really hoping for this book to get a little bit faster, and also curious to see how the relationship develops with someone who prior to Annie has not really thought about having a specific sexual orientation.
I do agree that Liza is a "tomboy" and it reflects in her actions, whereas Annie is defined as the girl with girlish qualities. I hope that it does develop alot faster to see what their views are on the sexual orientation.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of gender role confusion is interesting; is there any possibility of simply a desire to occupy the role of the other gender? Must it be confusion?
ReplyDeleteI think it's interesting that you see fewer details and less description than our other books because part of the reason it feels slower to me is that there is more of detail and description, almost broodingly, in a Romeo & Juliet sort of way.