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Throughout this novel, we see Alisonadjust from a child to a young and confident woman. What events bring about this change?  

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Throughout this novel, we see Alison adjust from a child to a young and confident woman. What events bring about this change? Introduction There are many important phases in life, ranging from baby, to toddler, to schoolchild to high school and finally to an adult. Many regard puberty as the most important phase as it involves growing from a dependant child to a self-sufficient adult. Growing up (maturing) is different in every individual. In the novel 'The Coal House', we see Alison maturing from an insecure, complaining mischievous child to a young certain and sensitive young woman. People such as her vulnerable dad, the Sue woman, Tommy, and events such as the riot, moving up north the mishap with Sue, all collaborate to form the woman she is today. Every individual develops in to adulthood at different ages. Much depends on their experiences in childhood. Alison was compelled to...

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