In "Deadly Little Secrets a major issue is peer pressure. Camelia's friends are trying to get Camelia to believe rumors about this boy Ben, who saved her life. Camelia likes Ben but her friends say it is "unacceptable" for Camelia to like him. Everyone is the school is trying to peer pressure Camelia into believing the rumors and stop talking to Ben. I think that rumors are a major problem in her school, but also everywhere in the world.
Rumors and lies are things that spread quickly, and effect someone and usually in a bad way. I think that rumors are just cruel and mean. Rumors are usually fake and make people feel bad. I think that the rumors that are being spread about Ben are not right. Someone started a rumor that Ben killed his last girlfriend. After that rumor started, Ben left the school. Some time after, Ben returned and the rumors started up again. In the book it says, " 'And speaking of hostile,' he continues, 'did either of you hear about the new kid? Word is he's a killer' " The rumors were created by people who have nothing better to do.
The rumors make Ben feel bad. People make Ben feel bad. They call him names and they talk about him. People don't even walk in the same hall as him because they are "too scared of him". In the text it says "It's the last block of the day, and every one's talking about Ben's locker. Sometime before lunch there was another sign left on it. Only this time, Ben couldn't just tear it down. Someone had written the words Killer Go Home down the length of the door in permanent black marker." As you can see, Ben is treated very badly in the school. Most of the people don't even really know him and they still treat him the same way and talk and start rumors about him.
People are afraid of Ben. But I think they're not. The rumors make Ben feel like he can't go around people and hang out with them. Rumors can be very bad for people's lives. In the text it says, "He makes a beeline for our table and butts in his sweaty self between us as Ben releases his grip on my forearm. 'Did he hurt you?' Sweat-man asks." As you can see, students and teachers think that Ben is dangerous because of the rumors that were spread about him.
In conclusion, rumors can be very dangerous. Rumors can make people do dumb things and make people treat people differently. I think that rumors are also life changing for some people. I think that this book can relate to people because it is about rumors. Almost everyone can relate to the book because the have either spread rumors or have had rumors spread about them. Rumors are not always forgotten, sometimes they stay with people forever.
HIIII :D <3 I agree with this post! Rumors are horrible and they can have a great affect on people, how they see others and themselves, and their lives. It isn't right, but it happens everywhere. Also, I was a little confused about the way you said 'people are afraid of Ben, but I think they are not.' It's a contradiction. But overall, good job! :D
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