What does the author reveal about Mia Warren in Chapter 7?

In Chapter 7, the author revealed that Mia understands Izzy on a very different level from her own mother or anyone else in her life. Mia understands that Izzy’s nonconformity stems from her empathy for others and her desire to stand up for what she believes, and this is often what Mrs. Richardson suppresses. This draws the two together and leads Izzy to admire Mia for her willingness to encourage her to take a stand against injustice. Izzy has previously not been encouraged to behave subversively, and Mia’s take on her suspension underscores how much the two women have in common. With Mia being an artist, she values and can understand everyone’s individuality and flair, and strongly believes that matters concerning someone should be dealt with by the same person, as they will know the situation in a detailed way. In addition, Mia gave the opportunity for Izzy to justify her actions, listening to her without interrupting after every second word. This is apparently different compared to Elena. Elena has falsely idealised a ‘perfect’ mould for all women in the Richardson family to follow. This heavily constricts the development of her children, as they are unable to find their true selves. In comparison, Mia allows Pearl to find and better understand herself, which is important.