Life is the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continuous change preceding death. “It is believed that in life no one can change your happiness except you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you wish to change” (Barbra de Angelis). The internal struggles that the main character, Kelley Winslow, faces in this novel are man versus self. This strongly influences the character and drives the plot as the character struggles with his decisions, physical/mental battles, and tries to find his identity. Throughout this novel, Kelley has tried to find his identity and who he truly is. Some people might say that a person has not found himself; however, you do not find yourself. You create yourself. During the process of creating yourself, you need to know what you fear and what you can't do without. Kelley finds out what she's afraid of and who she doesn't want to lose. “…fear of losing him, sorrow for what he has already risked for her” (Livingston 274). In the novel, Kelley discovers that she is adopted. “Emma…I was…adopted (Livingston 222). Afterward, Kelley learns from her aunt Emma that she was adopted. He also leans more into his origins, who his birth parents are, and the history of fairies. This shows that Kelley wants to know more about her heritage, which leads her to create her own identity. To create herself, Kelley needs to know more about her legacy. She also learns what she likes and doesn't like and what she wants to do with her life. “Kelley was speechless. He dreamed it... That's all. This is my big break! (Livingston 5), “Kelley was a fairy princess. In spite of the fairy king, she had accepted her fate on her own terms" (Livingston 316-317). This shows that she accepts herself, as well as achieving her goals. Kelley Winslow has gone through tremendous development and has journeyed to find herself herself, even through the numerous obstacles she faces. decision is a mental process conducted to lead to a selection of a choice. Kelley Winslow has made various decisions throughout her life, which have impacted her characteristics.