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Or it can be looked at as though it is all in Connie’s head and she is debating internally about where she belongs in the world and who she wants to be. Either way, Connie is very conflicted in her life and wants to get out. The moment that she decides to leave the house and go with Arnold Friend is a very significant part to the story as a whole. While it is true that Connie wanted to get out of the life she was in, the moment that made her stand up and walk towards the door was when he threatened her family. This reveals that even though she says she hates her family and wants to be rid of them, she makes this sacrifice for them because she does not want to see them