Cecelia Jupe o Sissy is the daughter of a clown, after her father abandoned her she serves as foil for Gradgrind, Sissy act as the opposite or contrast for Louise, while Louisa is rational and kind of unfeeling, Sissy compassionate and imaginative, she is guided for her emotions and personal preference.
I read this recently but had different questions...b.)
I believe that it is subjunctive..
Answer: it’s because deep down they really didn’t want to die.
Explanation: they were going through a rough time and they felt like they didn’t want to exist, but deep down inside they knew they really didn’t want to die. They have a future ahead of them as well
I hope this helped! ^^
