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In the novel, Maestro, the character of Megan Murray has her own individual thoughts and opinions. Evidence of this can be seen in one situation. However, in one main situation, we see Megan as ‘the sponge’. The statement of being ‘a sponge’ (in this context) means that Megan is a follower, she soaks up others opinions and makes them her own. In the novel, Megan can be seen as the most popular girl in the school. She is selfish, shallow, and expects people to desire her because she is good looking. She is possibly the most tragic character in the novel, she develops no skill, and we do not see her develop or mature as a character. For example, on pages 80 and 81, she tries to get Paul to sleep with her. At this time, she is still going out with Scotty Mitchell. In a conversation between Megan and Paul: “What if Scotty finds out?” (Paul) “I’m not about to tell him. Are you?” (Megan) We see Megan as a user, trying to use Paul for sex. Megan teach