Even though sexuality is not very prominent in the beginning of the book (because of Rachel's age) it progressively plays a larger role in the story. When Rachel is stumped or backed into a corner instead of fighting back against what she knows morally she should do, she caves and does what society and her peers would pressure her to do. First with Anthony Miller and soon after with Jesse.
Rachel caves into everything Anthony Miller could have ever asked for instead of standing up for herself and finding out on her own, she tries to allow sexuality to take over and give him what he wants. This also happens with Jesse, this is when sexuality is influenced by another escape route, alcohol. When this happens it gives off a double whammy effect and everything begins to go wrong because she does not ever confront the situation and stick up for herself. Time and time again Rachel caves and allows the world to get the best of her and she escapes by appeasing it.
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