Kelly is running for class president of Wright High School. Some of Kelly’s classmates think elections are pointless. Kelly's best friend Maya doesn’t believe in voting at all.
“I’m not voting,” Maya tells her. “Voting is pointless.”
“But if you don’t vote, someone else will. And then they’ll get what they want and you won’t get what you want!” Kelly says.
“I don’t want anything. I just want to be left alone.” Maya responds.
Kelly is running for class president because she says she thinks the school can be better. She wants to see less meat served in the cafeteria and more vegetarian options. She also wants the school to stop bringing a live goat onto the field during football games.
“Kelly has good ideas, but won’t be able to change anything,” Maya tells her classmates. “She’s just idealistic. No one can change anything.”
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Question: How are Kelly's ideas about elections and politics different from Maya's ideas? Be sure to clearly explain what each character believes about voting. Cite textual evidence to support your answer.