Read the excerpt from warriors don't cry. "that's strange," mama mumbled as she waved to people who didn't bother waving back. "no matter, maybe they didn't see me." our neighbors had always been so friendly, but now they peered at us without their usual smiles. then i saw kathy and ronda, two of my school friends, standing with their mothers. anxious to catch their attention, i waved out the window with a loud "hi." their disapproving glances matched those of the adults. what idea is emphasized through repetition?

judy jones is an attractive woman who receives attention from many men throughout the story.   despite her beautiful appearance, she is superficial and callous.   she is an aggressive woman who goes after any man she desires but she is not happy.   she is fickle and is never satisfied.   her beauty is only skin deep.   dexter breaks down because he knows his dreams are unattainable.   he believes that wealth and physical beauty are what will make him happy.   he soon realizes that she has lost her attractive looks.   it is not all what he had planned.