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I'm in love. His name is Jordan Catalano. He was let back, twice. Once I almost touched his shoulder in the middle of a pop quiz. He's always closing his eyes like it hurts to look at things.
— Angela Chase · My So-Called Life
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An editorial interpretation.
The speaker announces love, then moves through sharply observed details about Jordan: repeated school years, an almost-touch during a quiz, and his habit of closing his eyes. The mixture makes the attraction feel intensely personal. Small encounters and mannerisms take on importance through the speaker’s attention.
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