I’m Still Not Sure if I Wanted to Be Those Girls or if I Wanted to Be in Love with Them

The transcript is a personal reflection on the complex emotions of admiration and attraction experienced during youth. The speaker grapples with feelings of envy and self-discovery, exploring the dynamics between wanting to be like others and being in love with them. Through vivid descriptions of interactions with peers, the speaker seeks to understand the implications of these emotions and the difference between admiration and attraction.

What is the main theme the narrator is exploring in the first section?

• The difference between admiration and attraction

• The role of sports in personal development

• The importance of friendship

• The challenges of growing up

In the second section, what specific detail does the narrator focus on about Jacqueline?

• Her academic achievements

• Her cooking skills

• Her singing voice

• Her hairstyle

What activity are the narrator and Jacqueline engaged in during the memory described?

• Studying for exams

• Swimming in a pool

• Playing soccer

• Attending a concert

What realization does the narrator come to in the final section?

• They were truly in love with the girls

• Their feelings were more about envy and insecurity

• They wanted to be a professional athlete

• They should have focused more on academics

How does the narrator metaphorically describe their introspection in the last section?

• As painting a masterpiece

• As watching someone from a distance

• As climbing a mountain

• As sailing across the ocean