Just reading the first chapter what apperas cleare to the reader are some Connell and Marianne problem's that helped the two characters to grow up

MARIANNE:

- complicate domestic situation;

- hidden relationship with Connell;

- not sociale at school indeed she has no friends;

- she has to face problems by herself;

- solitude;

CONNELL:

- hidden relationship with Marianne:

- to be part of a family belonging to a low social class;

- fear of other people's judgements;

- absence of identity;

- lack of autonomy;

- insecurity.