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A chance meeting with Jordan at a makeup store further helps Amelia in her quest for self-acceptance. Here, she hears an empowering perspective that challenges her mother’s mantra: it’s not necessary to choose between beauty and brains. This moment serves as a catalyst for Amelia, prompting her to consider her life anew and question the ideals that have dictated her existence.
Dismantling the Shelf
Upon returning home, Amelia confronts her past — the actual shelf. Armed with a fire poker, she begins to dismantle it, symbolizing her rejection of the limitations imposed on her by society and Harry. The cathartic destruction acts as a cleansing process where she transforms feelings of despair into empowerment.