Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Eighteen

The video explores Chapter 18 of 'Never Let Me Go', focusing on Kathy's life as a carer. It delves into the moral complexities of organ donation, highlighting the hypocrisy and normalization of the process. Kathy's loneliness and the mental exhaustion of carers are compared to modern workforce challenges. The chapter also covers Kathy's reunion with Laura, the emotional impact of Hailsham's closure, and Kathy's resolve to care for Ruth, leading to a journey that rekindles old relationships.

How does the theme of loneliness manifest in Kathy's experiences as a carer?

What impact does the concept of 'donations' have on the mental state of the carers?

What does Kathy's metaphor of balloons represent in relation to her past?

What realization does Kathy come to regarding her life choices after meeting Laura?