Erin answers “Can anyone explain me why didn't they all...”

Jamila Huseynova asked this question about Never Let Me Go:

Can anyone explain me why didn't they all run away from that place? Because I could not figure out that part.

Erin I've been struggling with this same question over the last day. (I finished the book yesterday). When they were in the Cottages there was nothing keep…moreI've been struggling with this same question over the last day. (I finished the book yesterday). When they were in the Cottages there was nothing keeping them there and that is hard to believe. They had this "essay" to write that was obviously a farce and they figured that out toward the end. I think it took them that long to really understand.

My second thought was that the Hailsham students had been educated properly and this was part of their downfall. They were fixated on this rumored deferment. They felt the need to do it properly (with even Tommy's drawing to prepare) with permission. It was never even questioned that someone could run away....which is still strange to me because they obviously broke the rules at Hailsham.

I need more time to think on this.(less)

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