Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 4 Ch 11-16 -Ari's Dream Dilemma & Brother's Secrets

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore Chapter 11 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari's recurring dreams make him question his feelings toward Dante and his brother, leading to some confusing moments. Jennifer shares her thoughts on how reading juvenile literature as an adult offers a different perspective, especially when it comes to relating to the characters.

Meanwhile, Dante’s letters are filled with his reflections on art, including favorites like "Nighthawks" and "The Raft of the Medusa." The duo gets into a funny debate about whether a 15-year-old could go to prison, with Dan joking about teenagers committing white-collar crimes. They also laugh over Ari’s new dog, who seems to choose him just as much as he chooses her and wonder how Ari's mom will handle having a new pet in the house.
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