Mao 2: Chapters 7-9

     "She was thin-boundaries.  She took it all in, she believed it all, pain, ecstasy, dog food, all the seraphic matter, the baby bliss that falls from the air.  Scott stared and waited.  She carried the virus of the future.  Quoting Bill" (119).  This was one of my favorite quotes about Karen from the reading.  Karen is someone that feels deeply the pain and passion of others.  She is very empathetic, and desires to understand others.  This is what I like about Karen; she's not someone that goes through life unaffected by other people.  Karen also seems to be very hopeful--carrying the "virus of the future."  Even when things seem dismal and people disappoint, Karen tries to see the best in situations.  Where Scott thinks Bill have forgotten about them altogether, Karen reminds him that Bill loves them, and asks Scott to give Bill a chance to call.  Karen tries to understand what others are going through and give them the benefit of the doubt.