"She was struggling to become someone else, and maybe felt the pressure more than the rest of us because, as I say, she'd somehow taken on the responsibility for all of us."
(pg. 130)
Ruth is being further revealed as more of a round character throughout the novel. In the quote, Kathy describes how Ruth was trying to take on a new character and personality in her transition to life in the cottages. Whether this was in her way she talked to the "veterans" or the manorisms and gestures she picked up watching them, Ruth has been shown as changing to try to adapt to her new life. Kathy describes Ruth as taking the responsibility of this adaptation upon herself. However, problems have been arising between them due to this change that have created tension between the two characters. Kathy, as the protagonist, is shown to be a static character so far. If Ruth continues this change, though Kathy depicts it is only during the day as of now, it will be interesting to see how the two friends react or if they even remain friends at all for the period of time. Kathy has already been irritated by this changing behavior and is beginning to realize that the Ruth she knew and liked back from Hailsham is beginning to change in their new era of their lives. It will be interesting to see the extent of this change and whether or not it will be of any significance.
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