Extra Credit: Willful Creatures, Jinx

The short story Jinx by Aimee Bender is about two girls, Cathy and Tina. They are both in high school and good friends. They are walking down the street to a store and talking about their bodies. One point i believe that this story is making is that teen girls are too judgmental some times. They think that they are ugly and are envious of other girls. I think it has to do with all the hormones teen girls have flying around inside of them. I feel that this is less of a problem with guys or at least i haven't noticed much of it in my life. Then at the store they see a cute guy that they know. Tina goes out back with him on his break and leaves Cathy alone. Cathy cannot find her and ends up leaving the store while Tina is kissing the boy. I dont think that Tina wanted to leavy Cathy, but she just forgot about her. Tina ends up calling Cathy and they have an akward conversation and just hang up. This is the end of their good freindship and things will never be the same between the two of them. They both graduated highschool and moved on. I think that this is making a point of the drama and little fights that goes on between teenage girls. I also attribute this to all the hormones they have during their years of puberty. I think this is showing how little stupid things can sometimes ruin friendships, and that you shouldnt let that happen. If they would have just talked it out and been understanding then they could have been friends for many years in the future.