I heard Gillian say, with a laugh, "At this point, does anyone expect the liberals not to be total hypocrites?" She was oblivious to the possibility that perhaps not everyone present shared her views, and I thought, You're sixteen. How can you already be a Republican?
In the novel "Prep" by Curtis Sittenfeld, the protagonist observes a conversation where a character named Gillian expresses her disdain for liberals, labeling them as hypocrites with a laugh. Her flippant remarks reveal a strong partisan stance, which seems oblivious to the diverse political views present in the room.
This moment highlights Gillian's confidence in her beliefs, despite her youth. At just sixteen, she aligns herself with the Republican party, prompting...
