Personal Narrative Analysis

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PLANTED My only glimpse at the world for 17 years has been between boards of rotting wood, standing on tiptoes, straining to get a view of the unknown. Today marks the end of that chapter in my life. Today, I obtain the honor to go outside and experience the world for the first time. Today, I begin my journey into adulthood and start my job, predetermined for me all those years ago by the leaders of Vulawrence. “Are you ready to go, Olive?” I feel Yarrow’s hands ruffle my hair as she speaks, her warm voice startling me despite its soft tones. My older sister grabs the hairbrush from the small table by the mirror, brushing my short hair, as she begins to explain to me how today will go. I’m not listening, instead, I wonder. My broken reflection