Which characters' personalities are vividly portrayed by the author?

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Which characters' personalities are vividly portrayed by the author?

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Sister Rosalie's personality is vividly portrayed right from the get go. As the students are boading the bus at the beginning of the book, she captures the reader's attention right away with her boisterous, assertive, and charismatic personality. She is also caring and excited for the lives of the orphans under her care. :techie-studyinggray:
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I agree with Gerry that Sister Rosalie was the character whose personality was most vividly portrayed by the author. I loved her spunk and her love for Vanessa and the other orphans.
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Sister Rosalie for her compassion and love for Vanessa. Vanessa was seen as a go getter with a passion for living and overcoming obstacles to succeed.
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Todd and Venessa primarily however Trisha is also a good mention. I could picture Todd as the snobby rich-kid, Venessa as the celibate church-girl, and Trisha as the discipline free-spirit.
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Sister Rosaline's personality was a very standout aspect of the book.
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Sister Rosaline's personality stood out for me
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Sister Rosalie's personality stands out vividly. Her love and care for Vanessa and other orphans explicitly illustrate this.
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Sister Rosalie and Vanessa.
Vanessa for her passion and resilience, while Sister Rosalie for her care and real hospitality.
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I also say it would be Sister Rosalie. Her care and hospitality was bery vividly described.
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I'd affirm prior responses by pointing out that sister Rosalie had a nice character arc and was portrayed with compassion and love, specifically for Vanessa. Looking forward to finishing this one!
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I'd affirm prior responses by pointing out that sister Rosalie had a nice character arc and was portrayed with compassion and love, specifically for Vanessa. Looking forward to finishing this one!
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I agree with you. I could clearly picture the image that the author was trying to paint about Rosalie. It was amazing to read.
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Sister Rosalie's character was the strongest from the start of the book. She was full of passion and love and spunk. Later on in the book, Vanessa and Trisha's characters became more strong and well described, especially their friendship that managed to survive being on opposite coasts.
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Sister Rosalie was someone who had the strongest personality. Her love and care for Vanessa was something I truly found moving
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I think Vanessa has the strongest personality. Though most of you might suggest sister Rosalie.
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