At the beginning of both stories, the characters are unhappy about___. At first, Priya is sad and lonely after____. At the end of the story, she appreciates ______. The evidence that supports this is “____________.”Amy is upset about_____. At the end, Amy sees herself as____. The evidence that supports this is “____________.”
At the beginning of both stories, the characters are unhappy about feeling disconnected from those around them. At first, Priya is sad and lonely after moving to a new city where she doesn't know anyone. At the end of the story, she appreciates the value of taking risks and stepping out of her comfort zone. The evidence that supports this is when she says, "I never imagined I could make such wonderful friends and feel so at home in a new place."
Similarly, Amy is upset about her strained relationship with her family. At the end, Amy sees herself as capable of rebuilding those relationships and being a source of support for her loved ones. The evidence that supports this is when she reflects, "I realized that it's never too late to change and repair the bonds that matter most to me."