Never Let Me Go 5

"You're. . . special. So keeping yourselves well, keeping yourselves very healthy inside, that's much more important for each of you than it is for me." pg. 69

Chapter six is still part of the exposition. Kathy is still reflecting on events that happened in the past and there has yet to be any major conflict. However, her memories continue to allude to some mystery. I know that these Hailsham students different, but I still am not sure why. I'm beginning to think that the donors referred to in the first chapter are organ donors, and that the students are being bread to donate their organs. That would explain why it is much more important for them to remain healthy. But, who on earth would volunteer their child for this type of sacrifice? Maybe they are orphans, or perhaps they were scientifically created like in Brave New World. If they are in fact created scientifically, that could be why they are unable to have kids. But, if Kathy and the rest of the Hailsham students are destined to give up their organs,  why is the exposition so long? Why do we need to get to know the characters if they are going to die young? Could the long, detailed exposition be to present the conflict? Maybe, if the students are scientifically created, some people don't see them as real humans, but from the descriptive exposition, the readers see that they are indeed real people, which presents an ethical conflict. Should these people have to give up their lives just because they were created differently? I am really curious to find out if my line of thinking is right or if I'm way off base. Either way I am anxious to see what happens next!