Coming of Age Quotes in She's Come Undone

We think it's a requirement in any coming of age story for the family to move and for the main character to become The New Kid, which is exactly what happens to Dolores here.

Here's another coming-of-age cliché: the first period. Dolores's mother doesn't react supportively at all, which is a red flag that this whole coming-of-age process is going to be painful.

After Dolores moves, she has to learn a harsh life lesson: Her BFFL was really just her BFFN—a.k.a. best friend for now.