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Chapter 42
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
Angry Unwinds swarm the Admiral’s jet and see Risa inside. One kid opens the hatch, but Risa punches him, sprays bactine in another kid’s eyes, and seals the hatch. Kids begin to tear apart the plane with their bare hands and others throw rocks at it. The Admiral goes pale and asks how he let this happen. Someone outside rips out the power line connecting the jet to the generator. The air conditioning stops, and the jet begins to bake.
Once again, Risa’s rationality saves the day. Even if the kids do have every right to be angry, that still doesn’t excuse their behavior or their attempts to hurt the Admiral. This again makes the case that while anger may be justified and normal, it’s still not okay to act out violently because of this emotion.
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