Homero and Codi

In the book Animal Dreams we are constantly shown the differences between Codi and Homero. However there are some similarities that are important. They are both very secretive, Codi with her miscarriage and Homero about his past. These secrets are very important to the shaping of their characters and bring a lot of change to their lives. Homero and Codi are very educated. Homero has been Grace’s doctor his whole life, as well as reading many encyclopedias and constantly making sure his children will have a better life than the other kids of Grace. Codi almost finished Medical school as well as many odd jobs and her childhood encyclopedia readings. Although she rarely admits it, she is a very resourceful and highly competent woman. Homero and Codi isolate themselves from the community. Homero is constantly withdrawing from Grace, elevating himself and his children from the rest of Grace. Codi, called the ‘empress of the universe’ in high school, she has spent her whole life searching for the place she can belong. But she has always been looking for the greener grass on the other side, not even realizing the best place was right under her feet. Codi finally starts to see her weaknesses in one of Hallie’s letters, “I was getting a dim comprehension of the difference between Hallie and me. It wasn’t a matter of courage or dreams, but something a whole lot simpler. A pilot would call it ground orientation. I’d spent a long time circling above the clouds, looking for life, while Hallie was living it.”(page 225). Father and daughter have many differences; their similarities are harder to see but just as important.