Blog post #4 - Character Analysis Rebecca Bloomwood

Rebecca Bloomfield is the protagonist of the novel, “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” by Sophie Kinsella. Throughout the book, Becky has difficulties controlling her money. She has a highly addictive personality and can be irresponsible at times. She shows she has an addictive personality as she has an obvious addiction to shopping, “There is no question. I have to have this scarf. Have to have it. It makes my eyes look bigger; it makes my haircut look more expensive, it makes me look like a different person. I’ll be able to wear it with everything. People will refer to me as the Girl in the Denny and George Scarf.” (Page 14). Becky shows her irresponsibility by always coming up with an excuse why the money hasn’t come in. A note from an accounts manager, “Unfortunately although this check is signed, it appears to be dated 13 February 2200. No doubt it was just an oversight on your part.” (Page 119). She usually refers to the items she bought as investments or claims they are Christmas or birthday gifts for someone. She refuses to meet with her bank manager, Derek Smeath, and chooses not to read his letters that shows his concern. This is a great example of her irresponsible shopping habits, “As I finger a lovely white waffle robe, I can hear a little voice at the back of my head, like a radio turned down low. Don’t do it. You’re in debt. Don’t do it. You’re in debt. But quite frankly, what does it matter now? It’s too late to make any difference. I’m already in debt; I might as well be more in debt.” (Page 210). In conclusion, Rebecca shops too much. Meanwhile, her debt is piling up to the point where she can no longer afford her payments. She can always find reasons why she could spend more. Although she might be an irresponsible person, she is still an optimistic and generous person who would always buy things for her friends.