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The chapter "Virgil" from *Leaving Time* explores a surreal moment of realization as the protagonist, Virgil, discovers his own ethereal existence. The narrative begins with a childhood metaphor about clouds, symbolizing the disillusionment of discovering reality differs from perception. Virgil drops a tooth, but it slips through his hand as if he has no physical form. When he reaches for Tallulah and Jenna, his hands pass through their smoke-like bodies, and Jenna flickers in and out of visibility. Virgil…-
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The chapter opens with Alice reflecting on the disappearance of her daughter Jenna, whose body was never found despite Alice having witnessed her lying in an enclosure. Unable to contact the police without revealing her own whereabouts, Alice obsessively monitors news from afar while grappling with overwhelming grief. She describes seeking therapy under a false identity, questioning whether her persistent hallucinations of Jenna’s cries are normal. The therapist’s ambiguous response—"It is normal for…
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Alice returns to bury her daughter Jenna’s remains, which are shockingly incomplete due to decomposition and scavenging. Despite her scientific understanding of decay, the reality of seeing only fragments of her child’s bones leaves her emotionally shattered. She had hesitated to return, fearing arrest, but her need for closure outweighed her fears. Yet, even as Jenna’s coffin is lowered, Alice feels disconnected, unable to fully accept this as her daughter’s final resting place. After the…
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The chapter "Jenna" from *Leaving Time* explores themes of memory, loss, and the deep connections between humans and elephants. The narrator, Jenna, describes visiting her mother during the twilight hours between night and morning, where her mother shares stories about her work with orphaned elephants. These tales serve as a substitute for the bedtime stories Jenna missed during their separation, highlighting the emotional void left by her mother's absence and the comfort found in their reunions. One of…
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The chapter "Serenity" follows the protagonist's unsettling realization that the people she has been interacting with—Virgil and Jenna—may actually be spirits. The narrative begins with her searching for a fallen tooth in a laboratory, where she learns that Tallulah, an employee she inquired about, had died months earlier. This discovery triggers her growing suspicion about the nature of her companions, especially when she recalls moments where others seemed unaware of Virgil and Jenna's presence. Her…
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The chapter delves into Alice's profound grief and transformation following personal tragedies, including the loss of two babies and her former identity. Now a dedicated caretaker at the Msali Elephant Orphanage in South Africa, she immerses herself in work to avoid confronting her pain. Alice reflects on her past as a researcher in the Tuli Block and her brief life in the States, but she has distanced herself from her former self, Alice Metcalf, whom she considers "dead." Her nights are haunted by…
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The chapter opens with Aaron and Sarah discussing whether their daughter Katie should attend church on Gemeesunndaag (Sunday). Sarah argues that Katie, who appears unwell and is embroiled in a scandal involving a dead baby and an "Englischer," should stay home to avoid gossip. Aaron insists she must go to maintain appearances and avoid fueling rumors. Their conversation reveals deeper tensions, including Sarah's fear of the Meidung (shunning) if Katie confesses to premarital relations, and a fleeting…-
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The chapter opens with Ellie humorously admitting her complete lack of sewing skills, setting the stage for her discomfort when Sarah invites her to a quilting session. Despite her reluctance, Ellie recognizes the invitation as a peace offering after the tension from the previous night. Katie reassures Ellie that she doesn’t have to participate, merely observe, and pulls her into the gathering. The scene introduces several Amish women, including Levi’s and Samuel’s mothers, who are engaged in…
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The chapter opens with a vivid nightmare of a woman dreaming about her sister Hannah trapped beneath ice, which abruptly transitions to her waking in July to the onset of labor. Disoriented and in pain, she stumbles barefoot into the night, seeking refuge in the barn. Amidst the watchful eyes of the cows, she gives birth alone, severing the umbilical cord with rusty scissors and using baling twine to stem the bleeding. The newborn’s cries prompt her to cradle it, though she resists nursing, praying for…
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The chapter opens with a chaotic scene as Katie Fisher, a young Amish girl, resists being taken to the hospital by paramedics. Her dress is stained with blood, and her family watches in shock. While her father, Aaron, walks away, her mother, Sarah, reluctantly joins Katie in the ambulance. Lizzie, an observer, notices Samuel's lingering gaze as the ambulance departs, hinting at his emotional connection to Katie. The scene shifts to the hospital, where Katie, disoriented by the unfamiliar environment, is…
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