Dr. Finch’s belief that children are adults at 13 led to dangerous freedom.
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Compare Augusten’s original home life with the Finch household.
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State your main argument regarding humor and survival. 2. Body Paragraph 1: The Illusion of Normalcy
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The humor isn't just for entertainment; it is "load-bearing" structure that prevents the narrative from becoming unreadable.