6/1/2023 0 Comments Impulse hopkins![]() ![]() In order to survive in the prison environment, Tony exchanges sexual favors with other inmates. Tony relates how when he was young, he was raped by his mother’s boyfriend, and was sent to prison for shooting and killing him. It is later found out that Conner’s troubling breakup is with Emily, a teacher double his age. Apart from the breakup, Conner’s pain comes from his parents who are perfectionists and who expect nothing less than perfection from Conner. Over the passing weeks, the three teenagers find friendship and special understanding amongst one another. Tony attempted suicide by overdosing on Valium, and Vanessa has attempted suicide by cutting her wrists following a breakup with her boyfriend. Tony and Vanessa are two teenagers already in residence at Aspen Springs. ![]() Conner has attempted suicide following his breakup with his girlfriend. The tale begins with Conner being admitted to Aspen Springs, a recovery hospital. Impulse is novel written in the form of free verse poetry by Ellen Hopkins and focuses on the recovery of three suicidal teenagers to make their lives right. ![]()
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