o guide him. At that time Lee had no control over his emotions, his sister who he loved more than anyone was leaving and starting her new life. Christine too was very disappointed to leave Lee, “ Lee was all I cared for in the world, and I was so proud to be his sister, so relieved to be friends again, I wanted to wake all the passengers and tell them” (172). This quote renders the preciousness in Lee and Christine’s relationship. Lee was the only one who made a difference to Christine, without his love and understanding she would be incomplete. Lee had always made her feel good about herself, he had accepted Christine unconditionally and she could always be herself in front of Lee. Lee and Christine’s relationship was irreplaceable in everyway, without each other they would not have overcome their fear of rejection and that of being isolated. They both cared for and protected each other in every circumstance. The bond between Christine and Lee was so strong that only death could break it. Although Lee died, Christine always treasured her relationship with her brother. Lee might not have been there in the world, but he always remained in Christine’s heart. Lee was the only one who was by Christine’s side at every moment, the only one who understood her and cherished her for her real self. Christine never had to be anything special in front of Lee, she did not need make up to look pretty for him, she was his sister and for Lee that was more than enough. Thus, the relationship between Lee and Christine was rare and it could not be replaced by anything. ...
