A Yellow Raft in Blue Water

Nicole Freche Mr. Ontiveros World Literature 2nd period declination 5, 2010 Friends Forever Trust is like a vase in matchless case its broken, though you finish fix the vase, itll neer be the same again Author unknown. almost e actually person has had at least one person who he or she can dedicate their secrets. Over time one can analyse whether or not he or she can trust or believe another depart hold that confidence. If that cock pledge is shattered, it takes time again to go under and to earn it back.In Michael Dorriss novel, A Yellow flock in Blue Water, Ida is a girl who entrusts in her young Aunt Clara with secrets from school to boys. When Clara reveals Idas try for about Willard moderately Dog, the trust is broken disdain this, Ida still helps Clara and also creates herself a new certitude through Claras daughter, Christine. Clara comes to live with Ida and her family to take deal of Mama and instantly Ida becomes infatuated with her. Clara is the opposite of Ida pretty, little, and neat. Ida acts very friendly and giving towards Clara.After a while she admits that she confided my secrets and desire her advice (Dorris, 303). Ida evening felt encouraged by her sureness (304) with what she has told her especially when Ida tells Clara about her crush and hope of Willard moderately Dog. Clara makes Ida feel good about herself with the advice she gives her. Ida feels as if she has a friend that she can trust and a person who can be a role model. Ida has created her certitude through Clara. Clara has brought shame to the family and is pregnant with Idas develops child.In order to hide this shame Clara came up with the idea of Ida pretending to be with child. Clara mentioning this hurts Ida scarce what hurts Ida even more is the reason behind the story that makes it more plausible to Mama and Papa. Clara tells them that No one would be surprised. Everyones aware shes after Willard Pretty Dog (309). Ida is shocked at Claras high treason of revealing her hopes. Claras remark does not totally break Idas certitude in her, but also shows the low inclination Clara has on Ida.