- Both are the only daughter/sister of the family.
- Both have two brothers.
- Both intend(ed) to go to Medical school.
- Both are determined.
- Both are relatively, intellectually self-disciplined.
- Both seem quite indecissive or uncertain at times.
- Both have been told by others that they will be "a beauty one day."
- Both try to be patient with their mothers.
Differences:
Me:
- I am not especially outgoing.
- I am the oldest child.
- I doubt I would ever be able to accept 2 divorces, 3 marriages, and loads of step children.
- I am not afraid of my mom or whether she will suddenly lash out at me.
Jenny Tull:
- Jenny is quite outgoing and high-spirited, especially as a pediatrician.
- Jenny is the youngest child.
- Jenny openly welcomes her third husband, and all his children.
- Jenny lived in constant fear of her mother's irrational and quick temper.