Campbell is Anna's lawyer for her medical emancipation trial. At the beginning of this book Campbell is totally against taking Anna's case , but then realizes if he does it for free then he will get a bunch of good publicity. He doesn't take Anna into account at all he's only worried about himself as is exhibited in this quote. "Kerri shakes her head. 'Where's she going to live?' The comment stops me. In fact, I hadn't really considered it. But, a girl who brings a lawsuit against her parents will not be particularly comfortable residing under the same roof, once the papers are served. Suddenly Judge is at my side, pushing against my thigh with his nose. I shake my head annoyed, timing is everything. 'Give me fifteen minutes,' I tell Kerri. ' I'll call you when I'm ready.' 'Campbell,' Kerri presses, relentless, 'you can't expect a kid to fend for herself.' I head back into my office. Judge follows, pausing just inside the threshold. 'It's not my problem,' I say; ..." (Picoult 25)
As time goes on something changes inside Campbell and he starts to care about Anna's case and for Anna herself. As illustrated in this quote. "She's not going to veto this petition. That's my first incredible thought- that my case isn't going down in flames yet, even after Julia's testimony. My second thought is that Julia is as ripped up about this case and what's happened to Anna as I am, except she's put it out on display for all to see." ( Picoult 372) This shows that Campbell indeed cares what happens to Anna after this case because he's ripped up by what is happening or happened to Anna through out the course of this book. He can't stand the what Anna has been going through emotionally and physically throughout this trail and the weeks lead up to it.
At the trial Campbell actually stands up for Anna showing that his character truly has changed. He is no longer the stuck up lawyer who's just there to get paid or get good publicity. He cares for his clients and what is going on in their lives and how they are etc. This is what Campbell says too the judge at the trial, 'But what I think doesn't matter. Judge DeSalvo, with all due respect, what you think doesn't matter. What Sara and Brian and Kate Fitzgerald think doesn't matter. What Anna thinks does.' I walk back toward my chair. 'And that's the only voice we ought to be listening to.'" (Picoult 408) This shows that Campbell believes in Anna and that she can make her own decisions in her life. This also shows that he no longer puts himself first and that it's not all about him any more.
Finally, at the very end of the book you see that Campbell paid attention to Anna and he granted Anna's wish, "Campbell is the one who actually answers the doctor. 'I have the power of attorney for Anna,' he explains, 'not her parents.' He looks from me, to Sara, 'And there is a girl upstairs who needs a kidney.'" (Picoult 416) Campbell knew how much Anna wanted to help her sister even if it meant that she had to sue her parents for medical emancipation. After what happened to Anna also knew that the Fitzgerald's couldn't stand to lose another daughter. He puts their needs first and that is a derestrict change from the beginning of the book when he was me me me. And was just going through the motions of this case to get the good publicity for new clients.
This article was someone else's review of this book it contains no spoilers. I agree with this person for the most part except when she says she felt that the pace never was slow ,but that is a matter of opinion. This review was very well done it gave an excellent quote that would hook a potential reader without giving much away. Their summary was brief and went into detail but not enough to give anything away. If you want to see a good review of My Sister's Keeper if you are considering reading this book check out this link.
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