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             Jodi Picoult's settings throughout the novel serve for a place of conflict. They are very important and they further the book along. Chris and Emilys families were best friends until the death of Emily. Then the families split. Chris's mom stuck by Chris's side while Emilys mom went insane and into denial that maybe her daughter could of been depressed and instead of even trying to think about accepting that she blamed Chris for everything. Chris and Emilys moms used to be best friends and now they were against each other. Emilys dad on the other hand continually flip flops. He doesn't believe Chris would of even done anything like that to Emily but he also doesn't want to accept the fact that his daughter may of been depressed.
             Chris is the center of conflict in this entire novel. His decisions and actions made the novel what it is. By Chris opting not to tell any adult the conflict of Emilys death occurs. There are many lessons and morals that can be learned from this novel. Life lessons are taught  at Emily and Chris expense an they showed up what it means to love. The theme of undying love is constantly carried throughtout this book.