2 Blog #7

“Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen
This week I read pages 130-200. A lot happens in this passage. The elephant, Rosie, has been a problem in the circus because she is not very cooperative. Contrary to my prediction, Jacob and August have not had a big fight about the elephant yet. August invites Jacob out dancing with himself and Marlena. While they are dancing the police come to bust the place for liquor, which is illegal. While they are running out August gets separated from Jacob and Marlena. Jacob and Marlena stand in the alley and kiss. This confirms my prediction of a romantic relationship between Marlena and Jacob. August pretends to not know about their chemistry, but I think he knows because he’s always saying things that hint at their relationship. I don’t know why he hasn’t done anything to harm Jacob yet because he seems like a very impulsive and violent man. Besides this event, Jacob’s friend Camel gets very sick. Camel is paralyzed and can’t move his legs. When Jacob finds out he gets a doctor for Camel and lets him stay in his room. Jacob’s roommate Kinko is surprisingly understanding since Jacob and Kinko don’t get along. I think this is the beginning of a new friendship with Kinko and that Kinko has finally lost his unfriendly shell. Kinko says it’s ok for Camel to stay in the room even though it is against the rules. If the boss finds out he’ll throw Camel off the train to a certain death. I predict that August will find out about Camel since he seems to know everything about the circus. August will either hold it over Jacob’s head or get Jacob in a lot of trouble for it.