Part 2 Alexa Ferrer

            I find it sad how part two is “post-breakup” yet still revolves entirely around her. At first it is the relatable numbness that comes with a harsh break up. I think the worst part of it all is when he realizes everything that was wrong about the relationship but it doesn’t change anything. It’s like even though he knows certain things were wrong and unfair it doesn’t change the way he felt about her and even though he claims to be numb and not care about anything, the numbness is a direct result of the emptiness caused by the breakup. If it still hurts, even if the pain is disguised by numbness and indifference, it means he still cares. I don’t think he will never not care. There is something about someone’s first person that causes so much pain. Even years after the fact once the trail commences the pain rushes right back while he studies her and analyzes her and justifies every decision she makes based and the woman he knew when she “was his”.

            I was really sad in the beginning of part 2 because everything he goes through for the most part is very relatable despite the different circumstances. However, the best part of part 2 has to be the realization of Hanna’s actions when he comes to the conclusion that every decision she makes comes from her shame in being illiterate. I think this just goes to show that there is more to every story and we are too quick to judge people. Although I might not agree with Hanna I have to understand that the decisions she is making is because she is trapped. She is trapped in her lies and in her pride. Pride is a very powerful thing and we all fall victim to its negative effects at one point of another. I feel deeply for both of them. I feel for Michael because he will never get over her until he finds someone else, and I feel for Hanna and the trap she has fallen into.