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Chapter 11
Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Unwind, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Inequality, Injustice, and the Law
Anger, Violence, and Radicalization
Activism, Compassion, and Atonement
Morality and Perspective
Summary
Analysis
Risa realizes that Connor is prone to making dangerous decisions. She leads them to the back of the bus, passing a young mother and a six-month-old. Lev asks why they have a baby, and Connor responds that the cops are looking for three kids, not three kids and a baby. Risa knows he’s lying but doesn’t press him. The young mother introduces herself as Alexis and her baby as Chase. She perkily praises Risa and Connor for staying together and Risa for going back to school so soon. Connor proudly says that the baby’s name is Didi and Alexis notes that Lev is cute. Risa says menacingly that Lev is her brother and is only 13. Alexis only leaves them alone when Chase bumps his chin.
Risa understands that remaining with Connor means that she’s at risk of being caught, especially since he’s willing to snag a baby—whenever Didi cries, they’re going to attract attention in a way that three teens wouldn’t on their own. The way that Risa shuts Alexis down about Lev recalls Risa’s experiences growing up in a rough state home: she understands that any extra attention on Lev could also put them in jeopardy.
Themes
