Happy Eller's Search For Identity In Ellery

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The search for identity became clear at the very end of the book. The entire novel Ellery has been trying to find herself and the will to live. Ever since the death of her little sister Tate, Ellery created this idea called Happy Ellery. Whenever she was talking to people whether that be her mom or Jackson, she would bring out Happy Ellery to fool them into thinking she was pleased with her life. All but one person saw through Happy Ellery. Colter Sawyer recognized Ellery’s desperation and pain right away because her look was the exact replica his brother had before he committed suicide. Colter was desperate to help Ellery in any way possible and he eventually did. He helped Ellery evaluate the choices she had made and search for an identity

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