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How To Write An Essay On My Sisters Keeper

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Kaylen Simmons
Mr. Harris
8/19/ 2014
My Sisters Keeper

Anna being a designer baby is beneficial to her older, however, it is not benefiting her. She was born to be a donor for her sister, only born to save someone elses life. Anna being created as a designer baby is unfortunate. In the text Anna stated, " if it wasn't for me being a donor I would have even existed." It is unfortunate for Anna because she feels used and like that is her only purpose for being alive. It is beneficial to her older sister Kate because it gives Kate another opportunity to survive each time Kate donates.

Each character changed throughout the story due to Kate's battle with cancer. Kate herself was innocent as a child and she was full of hope to get …show more content…

Her intions on Anna being born were not just to use her, but were to save her diagnosed daughter. I feel as if she never meant to neglect her other children's needs, but she needed to help Kate more. I know Sara believed she was doing the right thing, but her actions showed otherwise. If in Sara's position I would show all my children the same love and affection, however if it was clear that one of my child needed more help than the others, I would try everything in my power to help my child …show more content…

He's always made it clear that he doesn't want anyone to feel bad for him. Judge seems to be the perfect thing for him because the dog notified when Campbell needed help, but no one else was aware. It would give him an opportunity to help himself, so he wouldn't be a problem to others. I personally believe his moral stance is something that I could not see myself agreeing with. Lying made Campbell seem like he didn't care for others and their feeling, however, he just wanted to protect his own. Although, I know where Campbell's heart is at, but I wouldn't be able to put trust in a friend like

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