In The goldfinch by Donna Tartt, Theo decker has no family, apart from his grandparents that is. But even they can hardly be counted as that, with the recent death of his mother they has been staying with the family of a friend from school untill other arangements can be found.
Theo is altogether miserable. After all, anyone in his place would be. You've lost your mother, your father hasn't been heard from in years, you barley know your grandparents (you never really got along in the first place). With the grandparents claiming to be unable to care for theo due to recent illness, the question is raised as to whether theo will eventually stay with them, or go to an orphanage. Neither prospect seems appealing.
Scince the attack on the museum, theo has also been thinking about the man who gave him the ring, "Hobart and Blackwell, Ring the green bell" the man had said. Being one of the few things he remembered clearly from those few hours in the museum, Theo looked up the address and stopped by after school one day. Upon seeing the ring, Mr Hobart let Theo In immediately. They talked Theo met the late Mr Blackwell's nice, badly injured in the explosion. And immediately got along with the both of them.
This was the start of a new existence for Theo, as he became fascinated with the business of antiques and restoration run by mr Hobart. He began to feel happier, he had finally discovered (I'm sure many of you can relate to this moment) good work in good company. This world was an oasis. He told no one about it. none of the therapists, none of the social workers, none of the teachers. And that world was his own. The book is very engaging and is starting to take on some real depth. I'm excited to see where the story goes.
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