Student (ePub)

The Student"e; relates the story of Adam Harris as he navigates some of the challenges that may be part of a certain phase of experience. You take into account an understanding of human nature, paying special attention to the process normally associated with finding, keeping, or reconciling the seeming complexities of a bond with another person. The story implicitly raises questions about a range of issues, from identity and vocation to family bonds, friendship, and courage. Being "e;committed"e; to his textbooks seemingly opens Adam to "e;all sorts of criticisms"e; at school, but he refrain from letting it "e;bother him."e; Things seem to shift a bit after he decides "e;an out-of-state university would be a better choice"e; and leaves Chicago, spending time with his aunt's family "e;in a Detroit suburb."e;He feels an "e;overwhelming excitement"e; upon arriving on campus. He starts spending some time with "e;Ms. Daly,"e; but a diagnosis of pregnancy evokes a few questions for him, particularly when she decides to "e;keep the baby."e; Adam explains to his parents and his mother says that given the circumstance, the "e;pregnancy must be meant to be but he hesitates about the possibility of marriage. Adam has "e;feelings"e; for Lisa, yet from his perspective, the "e;timing"e; seem to be "e;all wrong."e; When he meets his son, he tells Lisa, "e;Nothing that I've experienced in Michigan has made me happier."e; While Lisa becomes "e;more familiar with the duties of being a full time mom,"e; Adam is "e;busy. . .with his classes"e; and they both focus on "e;raising their child."e; As the work progresses, Adam and Lisa confront a range of experiences. They begin to feel "e;closer"e; to one another, but his remaining time at college includes seeing "e;various girls,"e; some of which tend to want "e;more than he can offer."e;