Lynn's death has affected the Takeshima family drastically. The mother is going through an emotional breakdown. The father is erupting in a fit of rage. Sammy's young mind may have been warped by the event, and it may change the way his life will turn out. But not all of the outcomes were bad. Although it may have caused a lot of grief for her, Katie will probably benifit from the death of her sister. Lynn was a straight A student, and she dreamed of going to college and becoming a rocket scientist. When Katie starts doing better in school, she realizes that she will have to carry out Lynn's legacy and finish college, just like she promised Lynn she would.
Conor, yes I think that all of the events were truly traumatic for everyone, but as you say, her death can also serve as an inspiration and influence for the others, especially Katie.
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