Matched by Allyson Braithwaite Condie
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As you respond to the questions and postings related to the book you are reading, keep in mind that all blog postings will be monitored. If you use inappropriate language you will be reported.
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8/22/13
Post #2
While reading Matched, I noticed a big difference between Cassia's relationship with Xander and Cassia's relationship with Ky. When it comes to Xander, he is always supportive and kind to Cassia. They have been best friends for the longest time, so what else can you expect. Even though he is considered Cassia's "perfect match" and the couple shared a kiss, their relationship isn't much in comparison to Cassia and Ky. Ky is unpredictable and full of surprises. He is an Abberation, which automatically makes him different from the rest of Society. Ky gives not only his love to Cassia, but also his knowledge. He teaches her how to write. Also, he is a very sweet and gentle person despite his harsh and dangerous past. He shares the darkest parts of his past with Cassia, which makes them closer. I think it is for the best that Cassia would rather be with Ky than Xander. Xander is her best friend, but Cassia's relationship with Ky is something new and real, not formed by the Society. Had Cassia never been matched with Xander, they wouldn't have been anything more than best friends.
2 comments:
I agree with Olivia in that had Cassia accepted her match with Xander their relationship would never have been more then friends because thats all they have ever been to each other, friends. I also agree with Olivia in that the relationship between Cassia and Ky is genuine in that it was not created by and cannot be destroyed by the society in which they live. All in all I agree that the relationship that Cassia has with Xander is different from that of Cassia and Ky because Cassia and Xander would never be able to be more then friends while Cassia and Ky share a real love for each other.
I agree with Olivia in Cassia's relationship with Xander and Ky. I feel that Cassia has been pushing herself away from Xander ever since she saw Ky's face in the microcard. If they are "truly matched" then Cassia would have told Xander about the microcard incident. Cassia's relationship with Ky is expanding more than just friends. Ever since Cassia started talking to Ky more often. Cassia has noticed that Xander and her are just friends when Cassia and Ky started to develop feeling for each other.
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