In 'Harbor Me,' Haley expresses a belief in happy endings. Haley's dad is absent in her life, suggesting a lack of responsibility. The reason for Haley's dad being in prison is not stated, but possible reasons can be inferred.
1. In the book 'Harbor Me,' at the end of chapter 6, Haley says 'back then, we still all believed in happy endings.' This statement suggests that the characters used to have hope and optimism for positive outcomes. However, something may have happened that made them lose faith in happy endings.
2. Based on his actions in the book, Haley's dad seems to be absent from her life. He is not mentioned or present, which implies that he may not be fulfilling his responsibilities as a father.
3. Since the book does not explicitly state why Haley's dad is in prison, we can only make predictions. One possible reason could be that he committed a crime or was involved in illegal activities.
4. Haley feels the need to record the conversations in the ARTT room because it allows her to capture and remember the stories and experiences shared by her classmates.
She believes that these stories have value and should be preserved. Whether or not I would let Haley record my story would depend on the context and my comfort level with sharing personal information.
5. An example of figurative language in this section of reading is the phrase 'like Aaron's rod, with flowers.' This is a simile, comparing the blossoming world to Aaron's rod, which was said to turn into a snake in the Bible. It conveys the idea that the words Haley learned made her world come alive and bloom with new possibilities.