Cecilia tugged the bracelets until the tape came unstuck. Then she froze.Mrs. Lisbon said, "All right. Go up, then. We'll have fun without you."
As soon as she had permission, Cecilia made for the stairs. p 29
Most of our parents attended the funeral,leaving us at home to protect us from the contamination of tragedy. p 38
The window from which Cecilia jumped was still open. p 41 
Basically, what we have here is a dreamer. Someone out of touch with reality.When she jumped, she probably thought she could fly.
- Jeffrey Eugenides, The Virgin Suicides
