The Vital family, originally from Haiti, experiences significant damage to their Springfield home that mirrors the destruction they escaped from. Fernande Vital notices cracks that remind her of the devastation from the earthquake back home. The family's pursuit of a better life included buying a century-old house on Chestnut Avenue, which they viewed as a symbol of stability and success in America. The home, despite its beauty, was sold 'as is,' leaving the family grappling with the implications of their investment and the fragility of their circumstances.
Fernande Vital looks out the window at the cracks that have appeared in her dining room walls, reminiscent of the scars from the earthquake in Haiti.
For the Vital family, the house on Chestnut Avenue in Springfield represented their American dream, serving as a symbol of safety and stability amid their struggles.
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