Final answer:
Phoebe Winterbottom finds messages on her doorstep in 'Walk Two Moons' that influence Salamanca to be more reflective and empathetic about others' perspectives. These messages contribute to Phoebe's paranoia about her mother's disappearance, affecting both her and Salamanca's behaviors.
Step-by-step explanation:
In Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, Phoebe Winterbottom discovers several mysterious messages on her doorstep. One of the messages reads, 'Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins.' This message has a profound effect on the narrator, Salamanca, as it encourages her to consider other people's perspectives and experiences before making judgments. Eventually, this leads Salamanca to a deeper understanding of herself and others.
The messages also increase the suspense and cause Phoebe to become more paranoid, believing that the notes are a sign of impending danger or a clue to her mother's disappearance. This affects Phoebe's behavior and the way she interacts with those around her. Salamanca observes these changes and it impacts her own journey of self-discovery and the way she processes her mother's absence.