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82. Flash
Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in With the Fire on High, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Coming of Age and Teen Parenthood
Creativity vs. Professional Norms
Food and Connection
Caregiving, Independence, and Identity
Support, Community, and Mentorship
Summary
Analysis
Emoni is finally leaving for Spain. ’Buela confirms that Emoni has packed everything appropriately, and Emoni nods dutifully. As ’Buela calls Mr. Jagoda to confirm what time he needs to pick Emoni up to drive her to the airport, Emoni goes upstairs and scoops Babygirl into her arms. Emoni hasn’t been so scared and excited since she had Babygirl. She can’t wait to “birth a new version of [her]self” in Spain.
Though Emoni doesn’t question his role in ’Buela’s life, it’s worth considering that Mr. Jagoda seems like an awfully present and helpful friend to ’Buela, if he’s willing to take Emoni to the airport. Emoni sees her trip to Spain as an opportunity to briefly reinvent herself and see who she is when she doesn’t have Babygirl to ground her.
Themes
