Lost And Found Analysis

Have you ever made a big mistake in your life and wanted a second chance? In the book “lost and Found” by Anne Schraff, one of the characters, Carl, the father, leaves his family, wife, and two daughters for a younger woman and comes back into their lives after five years wanting a second chance. He does this by stalking the girls and showing up in places they seem to be. Carl attempts to connect with his wife, too, the girl's mother. In the end, because he got a second chance he becomes the hero of the family.

Some may say that it is crazy looking for a second chance by stalking the you're split up family but to care whillis it did not. Evidence to support this within the text is “He was getting out of the car” (pg 43) This evidence shows that he is watching her and trying to get her and talk to her but she doesn't even recognize him. More evidence shows “The silver Toyota moved past them at moderate speed” (pg 55). I chose this because it is showing that he is trying to see everything about her. One last reason why is “He new where Darcy lived” (pg67). I chose this because it shows that this guy is stalking her wherever she goes and monitoring every step.
Without doubt hear is the evidence to prove it “When Darcy’s father reached out and gently cradled moms check” (pg 133). This shows the dad deserves a second chance because he is trying to make everything better and trying to make up for the last 5 years. Furthermore evidence shows that ‘“I’ll be right there,” he said” (pg 128). This shows that he would do anything to help out the family and to get a better relationship with