Never Let Me Go- Section 2, blog 3

In Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, as Ruth and Kath are ending their career at Hailsham, Ruth seeks Kath's help and advice about her relationship with Tommy. It is known that Tommy cheated on Ruth with some other girl and had sex with her. There was even talk that it was Kath who had caused things to end between Ruth and Tom, so as time passed Kath avoided Tommy in all costs in order not to loose her frienship with Ruth. One day, Ruth came to Kath for advice. It was as if Ruth knew that Kath was the only one that was able to bring Tommy to his senses. She mentioned how Ruth was able to calm him down and the only one who could talk to him about anything. Ruth seemed eager to let Kath know how important Kath was to Tommy in order for Ruth to get what she wanted. It had nothing to do with the fact that she genuinely cared for Tommy and Kath's frienship. In fact, she mentioned something about how Tommy "really respects you" (Ishiguro, 104). Kath felt confident and she was able to again talk to the person who held all her secrets. In a way, I believe that Ruth did nothing but harm Kath. She ruined her friendship and caused Kath to always try to please her.