In Universe #2, they throw parties wild enough to attract college students. Oops-I mean the Pride of the Blue Devils. Teachers smile at them and grade them on the curve. In one universe, they are gorgeous, straight-teethed, long-legged wrapped in designer fashions, and given sports cars on their sixteenth birthdays. It's as if they operate in two realities simultaneously. The quote's strong, cynical tone show that Melinda does have a voice, she just does not want to use it outside of her own head. Its appearance in the first chapter indicates to the reader that this will be the belief that Melinda must overcome in order to be a happier and healthier person. This statement defines Melinda's behavior for much of the novel. In this quote, Melinda is forthright about her belief in the benefit of silence. Nobody really wants to hear what you have to say. All that crap you hear on TV about communication and expressing feelings is a lie.
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