grief-and-mourning

The chapter depicts Ari recovering physically and emotionally after attending her mother's memorial service, struggling with her grief and anger while navigating complex family dynamics and social expectations within the House. She finds solace in the company of her close friends Florian and Catlin, reflecting on her mother's legacy and the different ways people express sorrow and anger. Ari also contemplates the political and social implications of her mother's death and her own position within the House.