Friendship Amongst Enemies: Summer of My German Soldier

Why is "friendship amongst enemies", a major clue in Summer of My German Soldier? I know what friendship amongst enemies feels like, and it is important because it is the reason why we continue to have 'enemies' and challenges in life. Patty was living her life like she was a teenager in a high school, and no one wanted to be her friend because she was different from all the other kids. <Tab/&…

…realization that I am growing up and also the commitment to myself in life. I know what it is like to be known but not valued. Enemies are just as important as friends, and whether she knows it or not, it is helping her to become an accomplished individual. For all the above reasons, I believe that "friendship amongst enemies" is a major clue in Summer of My German Soldier. <Tab/>