Monday, March 28, 2011

Carrie Discussion 3

New Characters: Billy Nolan's friends Henry Blake Steve Deighan Kenny Garson Lou Garson Jackie Talbot Summary: In this section, Carrie really starts using her telekinesis. She begins taking a more commanding role in her life, standing up to her mother and other people that are crossing her path. Carrie agrees to go to the prom with Tommy Ross. Billy Nolan and his friends go to Irwin Henty's farm to kill pigs, and fill two pails with pig guts. Carrie makes her prom dress and her mother freaks out. Carrie's mother tells her shes the devil, and is plotting to kill her. Tommy and Carrie go to the prom, and tie with another couple for king and queen. The buckets of pig guts were dumped on Carrie after being announced winner for king and queen. Also, there's just little side plots of Chris and her boyfriend Billy not getting along. Tommy starting to develop feelings for Carrie. New Social Issues: Not a big issue, but different social groups in highschool. Being a social outcast could lead to deviant acts against other social groups. For example, Billy wasn't popular in highschool and is very determined to carry out the acts against the king and queen. Also, rebellion against parents. Carrie rebels against her mother and her relgious beliefs. Carrie strives for social acceptance although her mother does everything to stop her.

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