The Accident

This segment does a lot of things in the context of the memoir:

• It tells us, esp. non-Catholics, the difference between Brothers and Fathers.
• It tells us why the Brothers might have been nicer than the Nuns, b/c their lives were better (and still criticizes mean nuns).
• It sets the scene and location and routine.
• It gives us action. Shows the play and conflict between the girls.
• It describes in pretty gory detail the accident.
• It is moving b/c it shows how meaningful Brother Bob's compassion was to Rosie. Even though she's traumatized, she feels grateful for his love and care.
• It dramatizes, through dialogue, coming out of a several-day coma.
• I think "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is appropriate thematically. She wanted to escape her terrible life to an "Oz."