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During one’s life they will realize the pain and suffering of this world; whether it is through a death of a family member or a close encounter to death, it will always have a profound effect on him or her. The Novitiate, written by Jean Howarth, depicts a young girl embarking into this world of pain. Little does she know that a simple gopher tail hunt with her brother would into a strong internal struggle within her mind. To gain her brother’s acceptance, the innocent thoughts of this girl are then transformed to the painful reality of the real world. Jean Howarth shows that people are often presented with harsh decisions where they must choose