In Nine Days, relationships are a big deal. The book shows how having relationships can make you feel like you belong and give you a purpose. But, relationships can also be hard and sad when they end or don't go the way you want. The book is about the good and bad parts of having relationships with other people.
Here are a few quotes from the novel that could help support your analysis:
"Relationships are like music. You can't make them work if you're not playing the same tune" (p. 15).
"You can't see love, but you know when it's there. It's like a ghost" (p. 41).
"The truth is, when you love someone, you don't have to think about why. You just do" (p. 99).
Jordan deals with the importance of relationships is by showing how they can provide a sense of belonging and meaning in an uncertain world. For example, the protagonist, Will, is initially adrift and disconnected from the world around him, but he begins to find a sense of purpose and connection through his relationships with the other characters, particularly his family members and his love interest, Liv.
Good luck!
P.S.
Remember your writing style!
The structure of an analytical text response essay typically includes three main parts: an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Introduction: This is where you introduce your main idea or argument for the essay. You should also give some background information about the text you're analysing and any important words or ideas that will help explain your argument.
Body paragraphs: These are the main parts of your essay. Each paragraph should focus on a different part of your argument, and start with a sentence that tells the reader what you're going to talk about. Then, you need to give evidence from the text to back up your argument. You can use quotes or examples to do this. Finally, you should explain what this evidence means and how it supports your argument.
Conclusion: This is where you sum up your argument and remind the reader what you've talked about. You should also explain why your argument matters and what the reader should take away from it.
