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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 54

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 54 of If These Wings Could Fly begins with Leighton walking into her home, feeling a heavy tension in the air. Upon entering, she finds her family gathered in the living room, all seemingly engaged in a casual movie night. Her parents, along with Campbell and Juniper, are together, and while the scene might appear normal at first glance, Leighton is sharply aware of the strain between her parents. The sight of her mother and father cozying up together triggers a deep sense of discomfort,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with Leighton reflecting on the end of summer, a season that typically brings a sense of freedom for many, but not for her. While others embrace the end of the long break, she faces a different reality. Returning to Auburn High, she finds comfort in the return to routine and structure, something that provides a sense of normalcy in her otherwise chaotic life. The predictability of school offers her a brief escape from the challenges she faces at home. As Leighton…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 33 delves deeply into the enduring impact of words, particularly those spoken in moments of anger or malice. The narrative focuses on how certain words can resonate far beyond the moment they are spoken, leaving emotional scars that last long after the initial hurt. Words like "ice queen" are described as carrying an invisible weight, creating a burden that lingers with the person being insulted. This metaphor suggests a sense of being tethered, unable to fully move on or escape the sting of the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Auburn, Pennsylvania, serves as the setting for a quiet yet profound moment in If These Wings Could Fly, set on December 25. In the opening scene, the crow population is revealed to be a staggering 78,460, a precise statistic that immediately draws attention to the natural world around the town. This number is more than a simple fact; it establishes a sense of place and provides a lens through which the reader can reflect on the intersection of human life and the environment. The choice to focus on 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 44 unfolds with an intense surge of emotional tension as Leighton is suddenly awoken by her mother’s distressed cry in the middle of the night. Instinctively, she rushes to her younger sisters, Cammy and Juniper, who are huddled together, whispering in fear that something terrible is happening to their mother. Driven by the urgency of the situation, Leighton quickly instructs the girls to hide in the armoire, telling them to remain silent and stay safe. Despite her own growing anxiety, she forces…
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      Chapter 72

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 72 of If These Wings Could Fly escalates the tension as Leighton and his mother find themselves trapped in a nightmarish situation, struggling to find a way out of their burning home. Leighton’s mother urgently insists that he escape, even as the chaos intensifies around them, with Leighton’s friend holding a gun in an increasingly unstable environment. Amidst this, Leighton faces an unsettling realization: his keys are missing, and with escape routes narrowing, their only option is to climb up…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VIII offers a snapshot of a night in New York City, where Henry and Addie find themselves navigating the bustling streets of Flatbush, each step laden with the promise of a rare connection and the shared enjoyment of simple pleasures. As they move through the vibrant food truck scene, Addie, for perhaps the first time in centuries, savors the flavors of the world around her not as sustenance but as a way to revel in life’s fleeting joys. The scene is alive with the sound of clinking utensils, the…
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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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