Oh my goodness!!! Sorcha's journey has been announced, and it is not a pretty sight. Basically, the evil stepmother (how cliched) turned all six brothers into swans, which means two things. First, I was right in my prediction about some type of bird being prevalent in the book. Second, Sorcha's straight and narrow path has now been twisted into a roller coaster ride of unfathomable length. In order to turn her brothers back into human form, she must sew together one shirt for each brother made out of a poisonous, thorny plant that makes flesh burn and puss. She can have no help; all aspects of the shirt must be made through her sweat and tears, even the thread. Oh, and did I mention that Sorcha must remain silent the entire time? Not one sound may escape her lips until all completed shirts rest around the necks of each swan. If she utters one peep before time, her brothers will remain as swans forever, trapped in a world that knows only hunger, shelter, and fear.
Sorcha's willingness to comply, strength of character, and love of family remains unmatched in today's society. Do you know anyone today that would willingly give up speech for who-knows-how-many-years and torture him/her self by handling poisonous thorns in order to save their siblings. Think about it; no one is that selfless or loves that deeply. Most children today grow up fighting with their siblings instead of learning to work together and appreciate one another's strengths and weaknesses. Siblings are suppose to be a team that win together and fails together. Many of those "old-fashioned" courtesies have been forgotten. I vehemently believe that a strong bond between sisters or brothers makes life's difficulties much easier. In this case, Sorcha will be able to complete her task solely because the bond with her brothers is made of steel and reinforced everyday with love. Otherwise, she would fail.
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