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Secrets and lies contribute to the toxic environment at school from "summary" of 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
In a place where truth should be valued above all else, secrets and lies can fester like an infected wound. They burrow deep beneath the surface, poisoning the air and creating a toxic environment for everyone involved. No one is immune to the effects of these deceptions - not the students, not the teachers, not even the parents who think they know what's going on. When secrets are kept hidden and lies are spread unchecked, trust becomes a rare commodity. People start to question everything and everyone around them, never sure who they can truly rely on. This lack of trust leads to isolation, as individuals withdraw into themselves rather than risk being hurt by others. The once vibrant community becomes fractured, with everyone looking out for their own interests instead of working together for the common good. The students at school are particularly susceptible to the corrosive effects of secrets and lies. They are still figuring out who they are and where they fit in, and the presence of falsehoods only serves to confuse them further. They see their peers putting on masks and p...
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