Where the Crawdads Sing Lesson Plan

Despite his mistreatment of her and entitled attitude toward sex, why does Kya continue to pursue a relationship with Chase?

Kya pursues Chase because she desires both sexual and emotional connection. While waiting for Chase, she lies by the sea, waiting for it to touch her. This scene, representing her longing, uses sexual innuendo, comparing the touch of the ocean to sexual ecstasy.

Again, Kya processes her emotions and desires by seeking contact with nature and wildness. Additionally, she expresses her desires using poetic language, which hints at Kya's dual identity: the text later reveals she publishes poetry under the name Amanda Hamilton.

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