Book 2, Chapter 17, (Experiencing Technical Difficulties) Summary

Friday, May 7, 2004 Henry = 40: Clare = 32

Clare's exhibit opens at the Chicago cultural center; surrounded by all her family, friends and potential buyers of her artwork, she quickly becomes tired from smiling. Her agent introduces her to people interested in purchasing her amazing birds. Henry is with Alba and he is feeling nauseous, and he disappears and Alba screams for her mother. Clare frantically tries to find her in the crowd.

Book 2, Chapter 17, (Experiencing Technical Difficulties) Analysis

Clare has put a lot of time and effort into making her exhibit the best she can, and it has been draining both physically and emotionally and is an expression of her . By having her family and friends there as well as prestigious buyers, she is declaring her capabilities to the world. When Henry disappears and Alba is left scared...