Guided Response

I’m not much of a reader but I got sucked in easily with 13 Reasons Why. This Hannah Baker sounded like one tough lady. An option asked if the main character is worthy of praise or criticism. I think Hannah deserves both. I’ve never had suicidal thoughts so I don’t want to sound like those who have are weak. Life is hard and is always one big struggle. I’m sure EVERYONE can agree with that. Being tough, staying strong, and staying optimistic is what I think gets me through hard times. During this book she had a lot of stress weighing her down by letting things get to her. If only she would have stayed strong and maybe moved to get away from the drama filled school, I wouldn’t be criticizing her suicide choice. I will give her props, though. Surviving that day in class when classmates were passing around the note that said she was Hot because she had the Best Ass in the Freshman Class would be hell for me. I can’t stand when I’m out of the loop in things, so if everyone would be checking me out and giggling I’d be pretty agitated and confused. I don’t know what my reaction would be but I can definitely say she beat mine. Also when mystery man touched her shoulder and said “I’m only playing, Hannah. Just relax,” I would’ve done the same thing as she did. On her way home she thought of the statement/translation and action/interpretations. I’m proud she put those in her tapes. Guys need to know when it’s okay and when it’s not okay to touch a girl’s ass.