As the argument escalated, it became clear that there were deeper issues at play. Michael had always felt like he was living in the shadow of his sister's success. Sarah felt like she didn't fit in with the rest of the family. And Elizabeth was struggling to let go of her role as matriarch.
The family dinner is the ultimate dramatic arena. It contains infinite variation: As the argument escalated, it became clear that
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