At the beginning of "Pancakes" by Joan Bauer, Jill is upset because she is overwhelmed with the pressure of running her family's pancake house, which is dealing with a hectic breakfast rush. She feels stressed and frustrated by the demands of customers and her own high expectations. Additionally, the chaos in the kitchen intensifies her feelings of being unappreciated and out of control. This sets the stage for her journey of self-discovery and personal growth throughout the story.
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