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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14 of If These Wings Could Fly unfolds on a busy Saturday morning at the Auburn Diner, where the comforting scent of pancakes fills the air and families come together for breakfast. The protagonist reflects on her family’s deep-rooted history in Auburn, particularly the legacy of her grandfather’s construction business, which helped shape the town’s skyline and even built their home. While this legacy is significant, it also prompts the protagonist to consider the contradictions in people’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin On January 6, 2021, Emily (Em) and her husband, Rodney (Roddy), sit in their comfortable living room, watching the chaos unfold on their television screen as a mob storms the U.S. Capitol. The room is dimly lit, casting long shadows on the walls as the flickering images of rioters breaking windows and clashing with police reflect off the glass coffee table. In Chapter 13, Em outwardly expresses shock at the scene, her voice tinged with just the right amount of disapproval, yet something about the moment…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 begins with Patricia witnessing the grim reality of Miss Mary’s declining health, her injuries too severe for recovery. The emotional burden weighs heavily on Carter, who channels his grief into relentless work, pretending everything remains under control. Though Patricia senses his pain, she’s unsure how to comfort him and instead steps up to manage what remains—repairing broken routines, battling a worsening rat problem at her house, and tending to Ragtag, their injured dog, who may not…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 begins with Charles Halloway standing by the library window on a cold, still night, his gaze fixed on the world outside. Below, two boys hurriedly made their way home, their figures casting fleeting shadows as they dashed along the street. Halloway softly murmured their names, "Jim! Will!" but his voice, though faint, carried a profound sense of longing. The night seemed to stretch endlessly before him, and his heart echoed with the yearning to connect, though words alone could not bridge the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 begins with Leighton being abruptly woken at 3:30 AM by the unsettling creak of her bedroom door. Fear pulses through her as fragments of a disturbing nightmare linger in her mind, but she quickly tries to reassure herself, reminding herself that her family is safe. Her thoughts turn to her sisters and mother, affirming they are all okay despite the eerie feeling that lingers in the air. At that moment, her younger sister Juniper appears at her side, seeking comfort from the unsettling noises…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 begins with Carter heading home early to check on the kids and their babysitter, Mrs. Greene, leaving Patricia alone to savor the cool evening breeze. The contrast between the stifling daytime heat and the calm of dusk offers Patricia rare peace. That day's heat had forced most neighbors to stay inside, while Patricia kept her own house sealed tight due to the broken air conditioning and a rising unease that had begun to creep beneath the surface of her routines. Despite the discomfort, she…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the protagonist reflecting on the importance of a thesis statement in writing. They express a deep appreciation for the logical structure it provides, emphasizing how each word that follows should support and strengthen the main claim. The narrator values the order and discipline inherent in a well-crafted argument, especially in academic writing. However, this sense of clarity and structure is contrasted with the narrator's struggles with poetry, which…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11 starts with Patricia confiding in Carter about what she’s witnessed. He listens, but doubts linger behind his calm voice. Though not outright dismissive, Carter implies her fears might be amplified by the grim stories her book club reads. When Patricia insists on installing a security alarm, Carter offers compromises—promising to come home before dark, suggesting time will change how she feels. Her concerns are minimized, not maliciously, but through a familiar kind of disbelief women often…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the protagonist reflecting on the allure of brand-new notebooks, associating their blank pages with boundless potential. She compares these unmarked pages to the innocence and possibilities of a newborn, yet acknowledges that, like life, these notebooks inevitably fill with imperfections over time. This reflection serves as a metaphor for her own experiences, as she navigates the imperfections and challenges that come with living. The protagonist expresses…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 10 begins with Patricia doing her best to comfort Mrs. Greene, who is shaken after the chaos of the evening. They sit quietly together, watching Miss Mary finally drift off to sleep. Once Patricia is alone, a heavy mix of guilt and confusion floods her thoughts—she knows her decision to introduce James Harris to the group caught everyone off guard, and now the evening has soured. A hot wind whips through the trees, the kind that feels charged with something unnatural. As she stands alone in the…
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