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What is Eden's primary concern as she starts her senior year?
What is Eden's primary concern as she starts her senior year?
What job did Eden have over the summer?
What job did Eden have over the summer?
How does Eden react to Chris's photo on Instagram?
How does Eden react to Chris's photo on Instagram?
What is Eden doing while her mom talks to her?
What is Eden doing while her mom talks to her?
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What is Julian's attitude toward Eden's personal life?
What is Julian's attitude toward Eden's personal life?
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What does Zeke do when Eden attempts to hug him?
What does Zeke do when Eden attempts to hug him?
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How does Odessa respond to Zeke's moodiness when she greets him?
How does Odessa respond to Zeke's moodiness when she greets him?
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What is Eden's initial impression of her new roommate, Caitlyn?
What is Eden's initial impression of her new roommate, Caitlyn?
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What does Eden think of Julian's presence in the house?
What does Eden think of Julian's presence in the house?
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What does Caitlyn apologize for when she meets Eden?
What does Caitlyn apologize for when she meets Eden?
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Study Notes
Chapter One: Reporting Day
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Eden, a senior, is apprehensive about her final year at Westbrook Academy. She's distracted by her mother's new boyfriend, Julian, and also by Chris, a former admirer who ghosted her.
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Eden's father, a prominent figure, is late for reporting day, causing discomfort in the family dynamic.
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Julian, Eden's mother's boyfriend, is perceived as inappropriate by Eden's father.
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Zeke, Eden's brother, is also attending Westbrook and displays a strained relationship with his family
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The initial encounter with Caitlyn, Eden's new roommate, is tense due to Caitlyn's past involvement with Zeke. Caitlyn attempts to apologize for her actions.
School and Social Dynamics
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Westbrook Academy is a prestigious school, with an environment of wealth and pretension.
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The cafeteria is described as a place where high-status students gather.
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Eden and Odessa encounter high status students like Chris, Thorne, and Roman, eliciting jealousy and social observation from Odessa.
Conflict and Tension
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Tension exists between Eden's father and Julian.
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Zeke has a strained relationship with his family, notably his parents.
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Conflict arises between Zeke and Roman over an accident in the cafeteria, drawing Eden's intervention.
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Caitlyn's past actions cause tension with Eden and Odessa.
Relationships and Emotions
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Eden grapples with her relationships with Chris, Odessa, Zeke and Caitlyn.
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Odessa is portrayed in a vibrant, social and competitive way, who embodies a strong desire to fit in through friendships and relationships.
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Zeke and Eden share a strained relationship evident throughout much of the first chapter.
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The introduction of new characters creates tension, and sets the stage for future conflicts.
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Eden demonstrates a level of maturity, resilience, and control in the face of various challenges.
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Test your knowledge on the key events and character dynamics in Chapter One of 'Westbrook Academy.' This chapter introduces the main characters, their relationships, and the social environment of the prestigious school. Explore Eden's struggles and tensions as she navigates her final year.