In the novel, Orphan Train, Molly and Vivian become very good friends. Because they have a lot in common as orphans, they were helping each other in many occasions. Vivian helped Molly to learn from Vivian’s experience so she won’t fell in the same mistakes that she fell in. learning about other riders train become very important to Vivian because she is trying to find out if Carmine is living a good life. Vivian reconnect with her daughter helps Molly to trust herself.
Learning about other train riders has become very vital to Vivian because she wants to know if Carmine is living a good life. Vivian says,” I like knowing that Carmine had a good life that makes me happy” (266). When Vivian and Dutchy