Although Sophie is very young, she is compassionate, adventurous, and strong both physically and mentally. When David asks Sophie whether she is in love with the spider-man, Sophie replies, “Oh, don’t call him that- please- we can’t any of us help being what we are. His name’s Gordon.(pg167)” Sophie’s answer shows compassion inside of her. Because she had also been mutated, Sophie understands what it is like to be isolated from society and lonely. Sophie also falls in love with the spider man, despite his unattractive long legs and arms. Sophie’s adventurous characteristics are revealed when she first meets David. Being a mutated child, Sophie never had the chance to mingle or socialize amongst other kids. Yet when she sees David sliding off of rocks, she immediately starts a conversation and inquires whether it is fun. Sophie also risks herself of being found out by helping David in his fight with Allan. After hitting Allan with a great stone, Sophie says “I hit him, do you think he’s dead?” quite proudly. Another great character trait of Sophie is her strength, which is not only physical but also mental. Sophie was burdened with a great deal of things since being born. Because she was mutated, Sophie grew up without friends and always had to be prepared for accidents that could lead to her exile. Sophie also grew up trying to make things easier for everyone because she knew that her mutated foot had caused her parents trouble. David suggested taking off her shoes, Sophie empathetically refused by saying, “No! No, I mustn’t.(pg12)” Sophie was a girl with a lot to deal with, yet she maintained a happy go lucky disposition during her stay in Waknuk.
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