Compare and contrast Sierra and her friend Bennie. How does Bennie dress? What happens when Sierra mentions the shadowshapers to her mother? How does Maria respond?

Unlike Sierra, Bennie is confident and brave. Sierra is uncomfortable and unsure of herself. Bennie dresses fashionably.... everything matches and her pants are perfectly creased, whereas, Sierra is most comfortable in her everyday clothes... t-shirts with torn off sleeves, skirts, and combat boots.

When Sierra mentions shadowshapers her mother tenses up, and she claims not to know what her daughter is talking about. Her voice gets icy, and she turns away.