Cruel, unforgiving
Vicious, deliberate
Flee, escape
Forgiving, merciful
Talent, skill
Idolized, worshipped
Honour, respect
Cruel, nasty
Rapid, quick
White, ashy
Tilting, slant
Spotless, clean
Uninspired
Large, huge
Leader, star
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The Question and Answer section for Cardboard is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
The nove does not necessarily deal with the five stages of grief, but if we look closely enough, it does parallel the stages. At first, Can is in denial about the cardboard's magical properties, Marcus' character parallels the anger, and Cam and...
In context, yes he was right about his cardboard self, and his cardboard self serves as a manifestation of his inner feelings and sense of loneliness.
The ending predicts a happy future and new start. We are, however, left to wonder if it will be a "Happily ever after".
