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      Chapter 14

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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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      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 Auburn, Pennsylvania, serves as the setting for this chapter of If These Wings Could Fly, dated September 28th. The main focus is on the local crow population, which is reported to be 22,367. This precise statistic is the cornerstone of the chapter, presented in a direct and matter-of-fact manner. The lack of any accompanying narrative or personal context surrounding this detail emphasizes the importance of this information on its own. This focus on numbers presents the crow population as a significant…
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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 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 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 21

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 21 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the protagonist preparing to visit her friend Liam, who is helping her with art homework. The day begins with her mother casually mentioning that Liam called, which sends the protagonist into a mix of emotions—amused by the idea of having a “boyfriend” yet focused on preparing for the visit. As she heads to the bathroom, her younger sister Juniper, ever curious and a little envious, begins applying lip gloss and questions her relationship with Liam.…
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      Chapter 22

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the protagonist, Leighton, reflecting on the sunset as she makes her way to Liam's house. The vibrant colors of the sunset contrast with the imperfections of Auburn, a town that holds both beauty and flaws in equal measure. The red glow of the sun brings to mind a chaotic moment with her sister, Juniper, when highlighters were used on the pages of The Bell Jar. This juxtaposition of bright hues against dark words symbolizes the complex, often conflicting…
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      Chapter 23

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 23 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the narrator contemplating the bonfire that burns brightly before her. The flames flicker hungrily, mirroring the turmoil within her mind as she recalls unsettling memories from a past house on Frederick Street. These recollections, paired with the intense heat of the fire, overwhelm her, leaving her feeling emotionally and physically scorched. The sensation of being consumed by the flames is intensified as she struggles with the weight of her thoughts. As…
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