Character Analysis: So Much To Tell You

Throughout the novel So Much to Tell You by John Marsden the subject of boarding school is widely explored. Constantly the same question is asked, was boarding school beneficial for Marina? During Marina’s time in Warrington it is shown that she begins to open out of her shell more, begins to accept the changes made in her life and she starts to grow stronger friendships which help her talk to her Father again. Despite the advantages, Marina still has to deal with being separated from her family, the disfigurement of her face and the choice of silence. Though these attributes make school life harder for her, the time spent in Warrington was much more beneficial than living in the hospital.
Before Marina was sent to Warrington, she spent most of her time in the hospital. Even though many of the doctors and nurses meant well it just wasn’t helping Marina at all. During her time at the hospital, she was kept under a close eye and not allowed much freedom, it was also harder for her to make friends and to feel comfortable enough to speak. In Warrington, Marina had more opportunities and was able to live more of a normal life. Ultimately, this helped her create more friendships that helped her reconnect with her Father. Marina’s friendship with Cathy had an important impact on Marina’s life, their friendship allowed Marina to see her Father

Marina’s Mother didn’t show much care or love towards her and neglected her a little. She made Marina feel as though she would only matter if she could speak. This causes Marina to feel unwanted and unimportant and could be one of the main reasons preventing Marina to speak. In Warrington, Marina is given a cessation from this negativity and can continue with her life without her Mother’s overbearing shadow. Despite the letters rarely received from her Mother, Marina is free of the negative impact of her