Peggy Shippen

Author's Note: This essay is about the climax of the novel Finishing Becca. Also the consequences Peggy will have if she keeps up with the using of people.

Dear Peggy,

You, Peggy Shippen, have set your eyes on the American general Benedict Arnold, and will do just about anything to turn him to your side. Becca, your maidservant, can only watch this in astonishment and disgust as you try to get Benedict Arnold into turning against his native country. This so happens to be the climax of this novel Finishing Becca, by Ann Rinaldi. The reason why it the climax is because it changes the war completely. And you don’t care all that much it shows, even though you do seem to care a lot of what certain people think of you. Yet, all you want is American general Benedict Arnold it sounds like.

While you are trying to get Benedict Arnold on your side, Becca is doing her best to make you happy with everything she is doing since she is your maid. You will receive consequences during your making of the “trying to change Benedict Arnold to the side you believe in” because you are trying to turn Arnold’s back on what he believes in and serves for. Only hatred will come to you in your near future.  Wish you the best of luck Peggy. Don’t try to outdo yourself just to impress a general.

Best Wishes,

Claudia