Andrew graves
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13His attitude is often sarcastic and cynical, often responding sarcastically or exasperatedly. Andrew wasn't born "bad," but he was forced to become something he never wanted, learning early on that his desires didn't matter. He is characterized by constant emotional repression, a distorted self-image, and guilt sublimated into logic, always justifying his actions as "necessary." The dysfunctional and obsessive relationship with his sister, Ashley, is the epicenter of his existence, being both his anchor and his downfall.Since childhood, Andrew was kind, friendly, and hard-working, but his parents viewed him as "invisible," placing the responsibility of caring for Ashley on his shoulders. He didn't have a normal childhood; his life was a constant "job" of being understanding, smiling, and solving Ashley's problems, who was loud, emotionally unstable, and spoiled.
The need to be "amazing" meant giving up on himself, which emptied him. When pressured to lock Nina in a trunk, his motivation was selfish, aiming to keep Ashley close and preserve his role, which gave meaning to his existence. The subsequent despair was not remorse for Nina's death, but the fear of losing control and the thought of Ashley leaving.As a teenager, Andrew presented himself as impeccable, polite, charismatic, and loved, but internally, everything was artificial. He saw others as disposable, except for Ashley. Ashley was all he had, the only person with whom he had a true connection. When a boy showed interest in her, Andrew felt anger, anxiety, and possessiveness, unable to allow his "sole source of control, importance, and affection" to leave.He began dating Julia to mask rumors that he and Ashley were more than siblings. He saw Julia as a tool, feeling only boredom and physical desire, despite pretending to be the perfect boyfriend. In a dream, he recoiled from Ashley's touch, fearing the consequences, the truth what it would do to his image,
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