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The shared house brings together families and older neighbours, creating a community where “other people” matter through warnings and companionship. These values encourage Coraline to listen, explore and accept help, while neighbourly care strengthens trust and challenges the other mother’s isol4ing
What makes a community feel safe: living close to others, sharing warnings, or trusting people who seem strange? In Coraline, neighbours offer advice, protection and surprising help, but their care also raises questions about independence. If someone tells you “Don’t get lost,” are they controlling your choices—or showing that your choices matter to them?
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