The Structure and Engagement of 'Virgin Suicides'

In this chapter, they discuss the structure of the film and how various plot threads contribute to the narrative. They analyze the role of the Trip Fontaine character as a B plot and the significance of the Cecilia storyline. They debate whether the Fontaine encounter at homecoming is the midpoint or the crisis of the film. They also mention the progression of events after the encounter, including the girls messing around with boys on the roof and listening to records on the phone.