shadowgirlvg.livejournal.comThis is kind of an idea I've been wondering about for a few days now. Does Eugenides have, or has he ever had, friends? We know that there are plenty of people who like him, but most of those seem to be people that he's worked hard to gain the respect of. And of course there's the relatives who so dearly love him yet frequently want to strangle him. But these people don't really seem like friends that little Gen would run around with and joke with and frolic through fields with. Who did he play with as a child? Who did he like to pass the time with in Eddis?
Really, overall it seems like Eugenides has largely been on his own. Is that by his own choice as a necesary part of being a thief? Did he want more friends but just couldn't fit in at the court? How does this fit with the evolution of his character now? Please respond with a 3-5 page report, in-text examples, and a twenty-source bibliography or fear your academic doom.
...or just, y'know, share your thoughts.