Summary Of The Chapter 'What Makes You Afraid'
1) A memorable passage encountered towards the end of the first chapter (What Makes You Afraid?) is when Sylvie describes the horrendous sound she hears while waiting in her parents Datsun for their return. Sylvie points out that “All my life until that night, I’d never heard such a horrible and unforgettable sound” (6). This passage is significant as it reveals the faith of Sylvie’s parents because she seems to describe the sound of gun shots. Sylvie also heard the sound twice indicating that both of her parents might have been fatally shot.
2) Another noteworthy passage is when Sylvie and detective Dennis Rummel start to conversate about the events leading up to Sylvie’s parent’s death. Prior to Sylvie’s parent’s death, they received a phone
call from Rose (their daughter and Sylvie’s older sister) about meeting up in a local church. Rose had ran away from home and her parents wanted to bring her back. However, detective Rummel asks Sylvie “ ‘Tell me why your parents took you along but left your sister at home’ ” (17). Sylvie response by stating that she did not the reason behind her parents actions which resulted in leaving Rose unattended at home. Rose statement about being at home when the events unraveled contradicted what actually occurred because Rose was not at home given that she ran away. This passage is revealing that Rose is lying to detective Rummel and could in fact be hiding undisclosed facts about her parent’s murder.
3) Further, Rose confesses to her sister Sylvie that she did in fact call her parents and made a deal with Albert Lynch (Key suspect for the murder of Sylvie’s parents). Rose emphasizes that “ ‘… I made it because I had no idea what it would lead to Sylvie. He told me he just wanted to talk to them’ ” (43). This reveal that Rose lied about wanting to meet up with her parents at the local church and instead set them up so Albert Lynch can find them. In addition, Rose might also know a few extra details that could illustrate what actually occurred during that night.
4) In the chapter entitled Dot, Rose informs the nanny what their parent’s occupation consisted of. Rose states that “… ‘they are asked to confirm the presence of unwanted spirits’ ”(28). This passage reveals what Sylvie’s and Rose parents did for a living. This passage also provides insight on why Sylvie’s was treated differently at school by her peers.
5) In The Car With One Headlight, Sylvie reveals that Cora (employee from Maryland Child Protective Services) and her sister Rose have some type of relationship going on behind her back. Cora shows up unexpected at their front door on Halloween to accompany Rose to a party. As Cora and Rose get into the car, Sylvie points out “They were stopping to kiss”(53). This adds to Rose character since we previously did not know of any other relationship besides the one stated in the initialize stage of the story about a previous boyfriend. Rose might have made the phone call to her parents so she might get rid of them because she might have thought her parents would not approve of her relationship with Cora given that they were religious. The relationship might have also developed after her parent’s death.
2) Another noteworthy passage is when Sylvie and detective Dennis Rummel start to conversate about the events leading up to Sylvie’s parent’s death. Prior to Sylvie’s parent’s death, they received a phone
call from Rose (their daughter and Sylvie’s older sister) about meeting up in a local church. Rose had ran away from home and her parents wanted to bring her back. However, detective Rummel asks Sylvie “ ‘Tell me why your parents took you along but left your sister at home’ ” (17). Sylvie response by stating that she did not the reason behind her parents actions which resulted in leaving Rose unattended at home. Rose statement about being at home when the events unraveled contradicted what actually occurred because Rose was not at home given that she ran away. This passage is revealing that Rose is lying to detective Rummel and could in fact be hiding undisclosed facts about her parent’s murder.
3) Further, Rose confesses to her sister Sylvie that she did in fact call her parents and made a deal with Albert Lynch (Key suspect for the murder of Sylvie’s parents). Rose emphasizes that “ ‘… I made it because I had no idea what it would lead to Sylvie. He told me he just wanted to talk to them’ ” (43). This reveal that Rose lied about wanting to meet up with her parents at the local church and instead set them up so Albert Lynch can find them. In addition, Rose might also know a few extra details that could illustrate what actually occurred during that night.
4) In the chapter entitled Dot, Rose informs the nanny what their parent’s occupation consisted of. Rose states that “… ‘they are asked to confirm the presence of unwanted spirits’ ”(28). This passage reveals what Sylvie’s and Rose parents did for a living. This passage also provides insight on why Sylvie’s was treated differently at school by her peers.
5) In The Car With One Headlight, Sylvie reveals that Cora (employee from Maryland Child Protective Services) and her sister Rose have some type of relationship going on behind her back. Cora shows up unexpected at their front door on Halloween to accompany Rose to a party. As Cora and Rose get into the car, Sylvie points out “They were stopping to kiss”(53). This adds to Rose character since we previously did not know of any other relationship besides the one stated in the initialize stage of the story about a previous boyfriend. Rose might have made the phone call to her parents so she might get rid of them because she might have thought her parents would not approve of her relationship with Cora given that they were religious. The relationship might have also developed after her parent’s death.