Noughts and Crosses - final week

There are many highs and lows in Noughts and Crosses in regards to feelings. The numerous deaths and murders force the characters to go on a "low". Lynette's suicide creates a barrier within the McGregor family, and puts Meggie, Jude and Ryan, and Callum on different sides. Ryan's death (or "murder", as Callum refers to it) gives the characters even more sadness to deal with.
However, the joyful events, such as Callum and Sephy's reunion, make them feel as if they are on a huge high. The times when they are able to confess their love for each other are truly the high points of the story, as Malorie Blackman communicates their feelings for each other in an amazing way.


I honestly think that any changes I could make to Noughts and Crosses would make it less interesting, rather than more interesting. Malorie Blackman's style of writing is incredibly intriguing, and the way that she set out the plot was amazing.


If there were to be a sequel (not counting the one already released) after Noughts and Crosses, I think that these things would happen:

• Jude forces Callie Rose to become part of the L.M.
• Sephy dies in an attempt to stop her daughter from committing a crime.
• Jasmine Hadley reveals the truth about her husband, but no one believes her.
• Kamal Hadley becomes President, speaking out against the L.M.'s activities to boost his popularity.
• Jude becomes "The General" of the L.M.
• Callie Rose decides to take revenge on the Crosses with Jude's help.

Five interesting words for this week:
1. Impromptu - pg. 353
Unplanned, without preparation.
2. Magnanimous - pg. 361
Noble, generous.
3. Ostentation - pg. 373
A showy display intended to impress people.
4. Speculation - pg. 411
Opinions formed without any knowledge.
5. Coerce - pg. 427
To compel by using threats or force.