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    1. I'll hold you so tight you won't think you have to try to get away orpretend anything because you'll know you can't. And I'll come inside you where it's allsecret and you'll give in to me and you'll love me

      What Arnold called love was actually controlling others' lives and the way he treated Connie was treated like a pet.

    2. This did not really mean she disliked Connie, and actually Connie thought that hermother preferred her to June just because she was prettier, but the two of them kept up apretense of exasperation, a sense that they were tugging and struggling over something oflittle value to either of them.

      I’m not sure if this paragraph is trying to highlight the subtle relationship between Connie and her mother, or if it’s emphasizing how much Connie cares about her appearance, since she believes her mother prefers her over her sister simply because she’s prettier.

    3. their facespleased and expectant as if they were entering a sacred building that loomed up out of thenight to give them what haven and blessing they yearned for

      Although they appear plain and steady, like June, deep down these girls seem to have a "bad girl" side, wanting to do something exciting.