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Chapter 22
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 21
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 2
Chapter 2 begins with Leighton standing by her bedroom window, observing the unsettling scene unfolding outside. The trees and rooftops surrounding her house are crowded with a large gathering of crows, their ominous presence thick in the morning air. Leighton watches as her brother returns home, the sight of him only adding to her unease. She hurries through her morning shower, hoping that the routine will bring some semblance of normalcy to the chaotic morning. However, this year feels different for…-
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Chapter 19
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
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
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
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
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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Chapter 14
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 13
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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