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Chapter Twenty-One
In Chapter Twenty-One, the protagonist receives a call from Liam, who invites her over as promised. Though her mother cautiously allows her to go, the protagonist prepares with a mix of excitement and apprehension. In the bathroom, her younger sister Juniper watches her apply makeup, curious and slightly suspicious about Liam's role in her life. Juniper probes, trying to understand whether Liam is more than just a friend helping with art homework, reflecting the innocent yet perceptive nature of…-
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Chapter Twenty
The chapter opens with a vivid scene at a bustling Auburn football stadium, where the protagonist, Leighton Barnes, arrives midway through the first quarter with her family. Despite the cold weather and crowded parking, the atmosphere is lively and filled with community pride. Leighton’s younger sister, Juniper, is excited by the food trucks, especially funnel cakes, highlighting the casual family moments amidst the sporting event. The family settles near the fence, away from the packed bleachers,…-
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Chapter Nineteen
The chapter opens with a vivid scene of young boys practicing flag football under the stern eyes of coaches and anxious fathers, highlighting the intense pressure placed on children to excel and be "the most" in various ways. This competitive environment, while seemingly innocuous, sows seeds of fear and disappointment that can evolve into deeper feelings of failure and anger as the boys grow older. The narrator reflects on their own detachment from football, contrasting it with their father's destructive…-
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Chapter Eighteen
In Chapter Eighteen of *If These Wings Could Fly*, the protagonist, Leighton, receives her progress reports and is dismayed to find a disappointing grade in her art class, a subject she had considered a refuge from her demanding academic schedule. Despite excelling in her other classes, the C in art feels like a significant setback, stirring frustration and self-doubt as she navigates the crowded school hallways. This grade threatens her carefully balanced routine, highlighting the tension between her…-
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Chapter Seventeen
The chapter opens with the protagonist struggling to focus amid a tense and stressful weekend at home, where unresolved family issues weigh heavily on her mind. She juggles a large stack of printed research on crow myths and folklore from various cultures and historical periods, indicative of her dedication to a demanding extracurricular project. The pervasive tension in her household, compounded by recent problems such as a lost construction bid and a broken bike, creates an atmosphere so thick with worry…-
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Chapter Sixteen
In this chapter, the narrator reveals a deep-seated insomnia triggered by a seemingly innocuous feature of their home: a crawl space in the basement. Although the crawl space is just a small, dark hole behind the staircase, it captivates the narrator’s imagination and becomes a symbol of hidden fears. The space’s dark, damp nature, combined with its obscured location, fuels a growing unease, prompting the narrator to lie awake at night, fixated on what might be concealed within or what it might…-
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Chapter Fifteen
The chapter opens with a serene scene of the narrator and Juniper enjoying an autumn morning in their backyard, embracing the lingering warmth of summer in Pennsylvania. While Juniper reads and the narrator juggles calculus homework and art assignments, their attention is drawn to the abundance of crows nearby. The narrator researches similar crow invasions in other towns, uncovering that migrations from Canada have led to massive flocks, sometimes numbering in the tens of thousands, causing concern and…-
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Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fourteen unfolds on a bustling Saturday morning at the Auburn Diner, a local hub where the Barnes family’s deep roots in the town are evident. The narrator reflects on the family legacy, built by her grandfather’s construction company, which physically shaped much of Auburn. Despite this proud heritage, there is an underlying tension, as the narrator begins to question the dual nature of her father—his public persona versus the private reality within their home. The family’s interactions…-
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Chapter Thirteen
In the quiet, unsettling hours of early morning, the narrator is abruptly awakened by the creaking of her bedroom door, her heart pounding with fear. Despite the lingering terror of a nightmare, she reassures herself that her family is safe. The tension in the household is palpable as she hears agitated voices downstairs, signaling a troubled night ahead. Her younger sister, Juniper, seeks comfort and asks to sleep with her, while the older sister, Campbell, remains elusive and distant, embodying a mix of…-
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Chapter Twelve
Chapter Twelve explores the contrast between structured, logical writing and the emotive freedom found in poetry. The narrator reflects on the school-taught importance of beginning with a thesis statement, appreciating its clarity and focus. This approach demands that every subsequent word support the initial claim, providing a sense of order and purpose. In contrast, the narrator’s mother embraces poetry’s disregard for rules, valuing its raw emotional expression and freedom from conventional grammar,…-
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