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Coraline’s working family values productivity and independence, but busy parents can seem emotionally distant, leaving her bored and less noticed at home. This tension shapes her choices and conflict, as she explores, seeks attention elsewhere, and is tempted by promises to “play with you.”
If your parents were always nearby but too busy to stop working, would you feel cared for—or forgotten—and would an exciting stranger who promises to “make your life interesting” deserve your trust, especially if the offer seems designed to fill the empty spaces created by work, routine, and not enough time together?
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