As I continue to read Sisters Red, I can't help but make some comparisons to what the sisters go through in their own relationship. Scarlett is the oldest of the two and she feels as though she is the ultimate weapon in which to protect her little sister, Rosie, even though Rosie is completely capable of taking care of herself. I can relate to this because, as a big sister, there were many times when I felt that I needed to protect my baby sister, even when she was big enough to take care of herself. Like Scarlett, I can't help but blame myself sometimes for the mistakes that my little sister has made. Rosie often makes bad decisions because she doesn't have the same type of experience as Scarlett does. Scarlett can't help but wonder that maybe, if she allowed Rosie more freedom when hunting the wolves, then Rosie would develop the skills that she needs in order to truly be self reliant. It is difficult to relinquish guardianship over someone that we care about and it often feels like a double edged sword.
Sisters Red is a fantastic book so far because it is very fast paced and it tells the tale from the perspectives of both sisters. This helps because, being only a big sister, I too have often lost perspective of what it must feel like to have someone constantly look over your shoulder and judge your actions as to whether they are right or wrong.
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