The Distance Between Us Character Analysis

Is it worth the heartache and pain to play a game that does not always end with happiness? The Distance Between Us by Kasie West, illuminates the unnerving feelings that come along with the adventure of falling in love. Caymen Myers and Alexander Spence are from two different social classes. Caymen lives in a porcelain doll shop with her mom and sells dolls to all the rich in her community. Alexander is one of rich that buys from Caymen and her mother. Throughout the novel the reader unwraps the mystery of why Caymen is disgusted with the rich and what made her change her mind when she fell in love with Alexander. Life is full of games and love is the scariest one of all. Caymen is constantly consumed by work, whether that be by school
Falling for someone can either rip a person apart or hold them together. From the beginning, Caymen was always unsure about having a relationship with Xander. Since she was born her mother told her that the rich only cared about themselves. Though Caymen did not quiet understand her mother's reason of why, she never questioned her opinion. As Caymen falls for Xander, her interpretation of the rich shifts. She understands that going against her mother's warnings may not be the smartest, yet she makes the decision anyway. “Feelings can be the most costly thing in the universe”(West 78). When someone falls in love, the truth is hard to conceal. Vulnerability becoming vulnerable allows ones faults and insecurities to be displayed. With vulnerability comes the likelihood of becoming hurt and having sorrow in life. Regardless of the possibility of brokenness in allowing oneself to fall for someone, there is always the chance to find happiness. Taking chances in life will lead to growth, one is capable of overcoming all with determination. Even if the risk seems to big, it is worth jumping. LeeAnn Womac said it perfectly in her song I Hope You Dance, "Livin' might mean takin' chances, but they're worth takin', Lovin' might be a mistake, but it's worth makin"(Womac). Love is capable of bringing the greatest joy in life. Caymen was apprehensive when it falling in love with Xander presented
There are tears, smiles, kisses, and missed phone calls, each time a character roles a dice in this game of love the outcome is waited upon with heated breath. Caymen read a book by its cover the first time she met Alexander, but as the story went on she realized he had secrets of his own. They were not as different as she assumed. Through love they closed a social gap that had been present for a long time. There are multiple games humans participate in throughout their lives, love just happens to be the most