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How Did Cheryl Rose Towards The End Of April Raintree
A shocking turn of events that unfolded towards the end of April Raintree by Beatrice Mosionier was Cheryl Raintree ending her life in a very tragic way. Suicide was a big topic involved in the novel and Cheryl resorted to this to escape the pain. Cheryl had a rough and unstable childhood which led her to deal with problems she couldn’t handle, resulting in her addiction to drugs and alcohol which furthermore led to her abusive relationships. Cheryl’s suicide also left a mark on her sister April’s life, changing her in many ways. After Cheryl ended her life, April had to take control of her life and realize that she needed to be strong and continue her sister’s legacy of being proud of her heritage. By examining the events Cheryl experienced

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