The Contradicting Lives Of Two Sisters

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he was losing her sympathy.” Even Zoë is beginning to realize that the changes that occurred since her childhood were truly making her different from Evan. Evan and Zoë’s very different lifestyles actually began in the younger years of their lives.
Now that Evan and Zoë are adults they do seem to lead very opposite lives with divergent careers. Evan’s so-called job is to place food on a plate so that it looks pretty. In professional terms Evan is called a “part-time food designer for photo shoots.” Zoë’s career is set in a small liberal arts college where she teaches American History. Also, Zoë is writing a book titled Hearing the One About: Uses of Humor in American Presidency. When looking at the titles of each of the two women’s careers one would likely perceive Evan’s to be very laid back. But from the context of the story, Zoë’s job seems to be much more relaxed. While describing Zoë’s job at one point a student had said, ”Professor Hendricks is often late for class and usually arrives with a cup of hot chocolate, which she offers the class sips of” (352).Many other accounts of Professor Hendricks class include, singing the King and I, and discussing movies. This leads the reader to believe that Zoë conducts a very laidback setting at her job. Also, Zoë is writing a book and works full time, which leads me on to believe that her li...