Contradiction In A Crooked Kind Of Perfect

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In the book A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban, there was an example of a contrast and contradiction. In the beginning of the book, Zoe, the main character, had big dreams. Her plan was to perform at Carnegie Hall. She would effortlessly play the piano, the sound would be beautiful, and the crowd would be amazed. Unfortunately, as she attempted her quest for the spotlight, she was forced to face the truth. Zoe’s carefree idea of easy achievement was in stark contrast to reality. She would not only need to work extremely hard to reach her goal, but it would also be a long time before she would be playing in New York City. Zoe was ecstatic when her father bought her what she thought was a piano. Her wish was coming true, and she could