Book 2, Chapter 7, (New Years Eve, One) Summary

Friday, December 31, 1999 Henry = 36: Clare = 28

Henry, Clare, Gomez and Charisse celebrate the coming of the millennium on the rooftop of a building in Wicker Park. As they count down, Henry wishes for better things for Clare.

Book 2, Chapter 7, (New Years Eve, One) Analysis

Niffenegger has added the coming of the new millennium as a degree of uncertainty even in the lives of those who have normality, an ironic addition. Niffenegger also shows that Henry longs for Clare's life to be better and give her what she desires. He is willing to disregard the consequences and help her succeed in fulfilling her dreams.