Hallie and Codi

Hallie and Codi not only differ in many character traits, but also compare and have ever since they were little girls. Both girls are very sympathetic, but in different ways. Hallie shows sympathy by not only helping the less fortunate since she could contribute, but also going to Nicaragua to help the families in need. Although Codi also travels to someone in need, her reasoning is much different from Hallie's. She comes back to Grace to take care of her father who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. They are both also very intelligent and grow to become smarter and smarter. Codi went to medical school and almost pursued her dreams of becoming a successful doctor. On the other hand,  Hallie knows a lot about gardening and about whats going on in the world. Unlike Hallie, Codi is very lost and somewhat confused about where she stands in her life as an adult. She finds certain different places to try and call home, instead of carrying her spirit of home with her wherever she goes. Hallie is very selfless as well. All the good deeds she does allow her to appeal as a god to Codi. Her life is very balanced as well, unlike all the uncertainty Codi carries in her life.  Hallie and Codi clearly illustrate how different two sisters, and best friends, can have so many things alike, but in the end be so different from each other in they're paths they follow throughout life.