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      Chapter 19

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 19 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with a vivid description of the protagonist’s bus ride, passing by the local football fields where young boys practice flag football under the watchful eyes of coaches and fathers. The scene serves as a reflection of the societal pressure placed on children to excel in sports, often overshadowing their individual interests and passions. The protagonist is reminded of the intense pressure to perform, which they’ve felt throughout their own life. Football, in…
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      Chapter 18

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 18 opens with Patricia waking up feeling physically drained, her body aching as if she had fallen down the stairs. Her joints crack and pop as she moves to get out of bed, and every movement seems to make her body groan in discomfort. When she reaches for the coffee filters, her shoulders feel stiff and sore, as if they are packed with broken glass, a sensation that lingers with every slight motion. As Patricia undresses for her shower, she notices the bruises on both hips, reminders of the rough…
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      Chapter 18

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 18 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with Leighton taking a hard look at her academic performance. She’s proud of her perfect 100 in AP English, but other subjects don’t seem to reflect the same level of success. Particularly disheartening is her C in Art I, a grade she never anticipated. Art was meant to be a break from the academic pressures she’d been facing, a subject that would allow her to focus on her other interests, such as her work at the school newspaper and her college…
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      Chapter 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17 begins with Patricia stepping down the shaky front steps of the house, holding a silver Boy Scout flashlight in her hand. She had just spoken to Mrs. Greene, who stood at the doorway, but as Patricia prepared to search around the back of the trailer, Mrs. Greene swiftly locked the door behind her, securing it with a chain. The night around her was alive with the hum of air conditioners, and the woods were filled with a cacophony of insects, making the air thick and heavy as she moved into the…
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      Chapter 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 17 of If These Wings Could Fly, the atmosphere in Leighton’s home grows increasingly tense as a series of challenges unfold. Family conflicts escalate, adding to the already strained mood of the household, and to top it off, Leighton faces the disappointment of losing a crucial construction bid. As if that weren’t enough, she becomes overwhelmed by a massive pile of papers she’s printed for her research on crow myths, a project she’s been working on in the chaos of a malfunctioning…
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      Chapter 16

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16 of If These Wings Could Fly focuses on the narrator’s ongoing struggle with sleeplessness, stemming largely from an intense fear of the crawl space in the basement. This crawl space, concealed behind the staircase, is a dim, damp, and seemingly insignificant area that becomes a powerful source of anxiety for the narrator. What should be a simple, unremarkable space becomes transformed by the narrator’s imagination into a dark, foreboding place that fills her with dread. This irrational…
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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 15 starts with Patricia driving down Middle Street toward James Harris’s house, only to find the white van she had expected replaced by a red Chevy Corsica parked in the yard. The sight of the car stirred an unsettling feeling in her gut as she drove slowly past, hoping the van might reappear. After the drive, she visited Grace’s house, feeling anxious about a troubling thought. Inside, Grace offered her a cup of coffee while she pulled out a spiral-bound notebook from a drawer. Patricia took…
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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 15 opens with the soft light of dawn spreading across the town, casting a golden glow that reminds Will and Jim of lemons. They lean out of their windows, their gazes scanning the world outside, but the peaceful morning doesn't seem to match the chaos that weighed on their minds. They’re haunted by the events of the previous night, unsure if they truly happened or if their minds had fabricated the horrors they witnessed. The air is fresh and inviting, sparking a sense of excitement as they rush…
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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 15 of If These Wings Could Fly begins with Juniper and the narrator spending a peaceful morning together in their backyard, with the crisp air of early autumn settling in. Despite the season's chill, the weather remains unseasonably warm, which leads to Campbell riding her bike outside, even though she’s still recovering from a recent mishap involving a rosebush. This accident nearly ended her biking season early, but her resilience shows as she continues to enjoy the ride. Meanwhile, the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14 opens with a growing sense of urgency pressing down on Patricia and Kitty. Though Kitty suggests it's time to leave, Patricia remains rooted, her concern sparked by what she sees unfolding around her. The keyword, Chapter 14, signals a pivotal shift—moving the story from unease to confrontation. The sight of a boy near Patricia’s car, dismissed as harmless, unnerves the women more than they admit. For Patricia, who has been living in fear and disconnection since her attack, the situation…
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