![]() ![]() He is often cruel to her, but Eva cannot get Celia to admit it. She adores Kevin, who exploits her devotion. She gives birth to a girl they name Celia. He and Eva barely disguise their contempt for each other.Įva wants a second child, so she goes off of birth control even after Franklin says he does not want more children. He defaces Eva’s study and takes every opportunity for cruelty with nannies, waitresses, teachers, and other kindergarten students. Kevin remains in diapers until he is six years old. He shrieks all day while Franklin is away, but is calm when his father returns, which causes Franklin to accuse Eva of exaggerating. Kevin remains cold but grows into an antagonistic toddler. For her part, Eva is shocked to find she feels no emotional attachment to her new baby boy. When Kevin is born, he rejects Eva, refusing her milk and gagging as if she revolts him. Eva’s early letters recap their courtship, marriage, career trajectories, and their decision to have a child. The letters describe her early relationship with Franklin. ![]() Please note that We Need to Talk About Kevin contains subject matter, situations, and language pertaining to both real and fictional school shootings, child abuse, violence, and rape.Įva writes the letters between November 8, 2000, and April 8, 2001. ![]()
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