It is a very emotional story that follows Sophy through emotions of happiness, romance, sadness, disappointment, compromising love for security, hurt and lust. ‘Growing up’ is a much shorter story. It has fewer characters brought into the story than ‘The Son’s Veto’ so, in consequence, there are not as many emotions. On the other hand, other emotions, like surprise, anger, confusion and possibly loneliness, are included into this story. An example of this is “He did not utter any reproaches. He avoided even looking at the girls in case they could see his anger and surprise.” This story is ...