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action she ever contemplated. And the only price she had to pay for that was to give up all hopes of actually remaining human.
Baldacci, 2009: 135
From the quotation above, it can be seen what Jane Cox thought about her life. It can be seen that there were schedules for everything Jane Cox
did, even the word she said. It is because she had to be perfect in front of the public.
3. Generous
In the novel, Jane Cox was described as a generous person. Such character can be seen when she held a birthday party for her niece, Willa.
It is supported by the quotation: Jane move forward and hugged Willa’s mother, Pam Dutton,
who was tall and thin with curly red hair. “She looks happy, doesn’t she?” said Jane to Pam.
“Always happy around her aunt Jane, replied Pam, patting her sister-in-law’s back affectionately. As the two women stepped
apart Pam said, “I can’t thank you enough for letting us have the party here. I know it’s not, well, it’s not the norm, what with
Dan, I mean the president not even being here.” …
Jane smiled. “The law provides for joint ownership of all federal property between the president and the First Lady. And just so
you know, I still balance our personal checkbook. Danny’s not that good with numbers.”
Pam said, “It was still very thoughtful.” … Baldacci, 2009:7
From the quotation, it can be seen that it was not about held a big birthday party with so many expenses. But, it was about the place where
the party was held. It was in the Camp David. The facility was officially designated by the Defense Department as Naval Support Facility
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Thurmont Baldacci, 2009: 5. Her niece’s family was very grateful about it. It was all because, Jane Cox loved Willa so much.
4. Sympathetic
Jane Cox was a sympathetic person. She would really give a good thought on a thing. Such character can be seen when she and her sister-in-
law were having conversation about Willa. It is supported by the quotation:
She looked at her daughter. “Next year she’s a teenager. My oldest a teenager, hard to believe.”
… Jane said, “Based on my own experience, boys will mess with
your heart and girls with your head.” “I’m not sure my head’s ready for Willa.”
“Keep the lines of communication open. Know who her friends are. Gently insert yourself into everything that’s going on
around her but pick your battles cautiously. Sometimes she’ll pull back. That’s only natural, but once you’ve laid the ground
rules it’ll be okay. She’s very intelligent. She’ll get it pretty quickly. She’ll be glad of the interest.”
Baldacci, 2009: 7- 8
It can be seen that when Jane Cox was giving some idea to her sister-in- law about how to handle her daughter, represent Jane Cox’s mannerism.
Jane Cox had the experience on it, because she had had her family earlier than her sister-in-law. Moreover, it was also because Jane Cox was
expecting the best for her niece’s life. Another point that will describe Jane Cox as a sympathetic person
when she was telling her thought for Willa to Sean and Michelle, private detectives she hired to find her kidnapped niece. It is shown in the
quotation:
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“She’d just turned six. She wanted a pony, of course. I guess all little kids do. Dan was still in the Senate back then. We took her
to a little farm out near Purcellville in Virginia. She got right up on that animal and we almost couldn’t get her off. Most kids
would’ve been scared to death.” She slowly put the photo back down.
Jane said pointedly, “She is brave and capable, but she’s still a little girl.” Baldacci 2009: 97
It can be seen that Jane Cox was really love her niece, as if she is her own child. She would give everything for her niece’s happiness.
5. Assertive
