Never Let Me Go: 15

"It was like suddenly every cloud had blown away, and we had nothing but fun and laughter before us" (171).

Chapter fifteen brings a mood change after Tommy and Kathy separate from Ruth, Chrissie, and Rodney. Chapter fifteen follows Tommy and Kathy after the split. The mood seems to change into one of frolic, friendship, and a general good time. Kathy and Tommy seem to really be enjoying their time together and their adventure. Neither one wants the feeling to end. The purpose of this new mood is to foreshadow the transition that the group as a whole will experience on the way home. This mood is a sharp contrast to the tension and disappointment that was prevalent in the middle of the trip. The mood is effective because it is shown through actions, thoughts, and dialogue rather than a direct statement. The mood is much more enjoyable for the characters as well as the reader. The new atmosphere is welcomed by all. The new mood's purpose is foreshadow that more positive things are to come.