Discuss the theme of friendship in the novel "Reason to Breathe" by Rebecca Donovan. What is friendship? Between Emma and which other character does friendship principally occur? What is this friendship like? What are its positive effects? What are its drawbacks? Is friendship a positive or a negative thing for both Emma and Sara? Why? Provide evidence to support your claim.

Throughout the novel, Emma assures both Evan and Sara that she can handle the things going on at home. Why does Emma say this? Is she right to say this? Why or why not? How do you think the situation may have played out had Emma gone to the authorities over her physical abuse? Why?

Discuss the theme of love in the novel "Reason to Breathe" by Rebecca Donovan. What is love? Between which characters does love occur, and in what ways? Is...