Pages 150 through 164 Summary and Analysis

Within each person, there is a fight or flight mechanism. Carol represents Donna's flight mechanism. When Donna is unable to deal with a situation, she flees and allows Carol to take control. When Donna feels cornered, Willie takes over to fight it out. In an effort to sabotage Donna's relationship with Tim, David announces in front of both of them one day that he and Donna are engaged. Donna does not understand that it isa cruel joke and she allows Carol to emerge, charming and empty. Karen, a friend who lived with Donna and David at the time, sees through David but is unable to convince Donna. David creates a schism in Donna's relationship with Karen and he and Donna. They move out and are once again homeless.

David does not want to work and forces Donna to sell...