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White Oleander recounts the story of Astrid, a young girl whose travels through a series of California foster homes, each its own world with its own dangers and lessons becomes a journey of self-discovery, truth and independence. ... She murders Barry with poison from White Oleander blossoms, and is sent to prison, leaving Astrid to a series of foster homes. ... Her unhealthy attachment to her mother, causes Astrid to believe that like the White Oleander, she herself is poisonous to those around her, and must exist alone. ...
The most powerful scene in White Oleander, reflects Astrids inner strength, as she is able to finally confront her mother, who has controlled her existence and identity for so long. ...
Christine Daniels
Child and Adolescent Trauma
Midterm Assignment
October 12, 2004
White Oleander: An Analysis of Astrid
Approximate Word count = 2190
Approximate Pages = 8.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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