The theme of Goodspeed's essay is all out self-discovery and growth. The whole reason for Brianne's journey was to rediscover her happiness after a hard breakup and quitting her job. She impulsively decides to go on this journey despite all her fears. She uses her fears and the obstacles along the way as a form of growth and determination. With every problem she faces she only becomes more tenacious in her endeavor.
The first sentence that stuck out to me was "I discovered France's alter ego: the one that loves cyclists and independence." I love this sentence because it is a simple, yet it summaries her experience in France perfectly. The second sentence that I loved was "The speed and the smoothness were intoxicating and I no longer felt as if I were pedaling." This vivid language in this sentence helps the reader imagine exactly what she is feeling.
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