Saturday, September 7, 2013

Why is Mark jealous of Cathy in That Was Then, This Is Now?

Mark is jealous of Cathy because his best friend, Bryon, spends most of his time with her. Before Bryon fell in love with Cathy, he and Mark were inseparable. Mark and Bryon spent most of their time together at Charlie's bar hustling people who played pool. After Bryon falls in love with Cathy, the two boys stop hanging out and their lives begin to move in different directions. Cathy has a positive influence on Bryon, and he begins to mature into a thoughtful young man. Bryon also realizes that Mark has no concept of right and wrong. Bryon and Cathy's relationship negatively affects Mark and Bryon's friendship and widens the gap between the two characters. Bryon's decision to remain close with Cathy makes Mark jealous, and Cathy and Mark essentially fight over Bryon's time and affection. In the end, Bryon calls the authorities on Mark after he discovers that Mark has been selling pills.

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