She isn’t the traditional American house wife that watches the children, cook meals, and wash and make clothes for the family. Ma Joad keeps all of her emotions to herself and hates family separation. She is Strong, hopeful, willful, and unbreakable and the most valuable supporter of the family during the period of hard times. Ma Joad as a main Character of the book drives her family into spiritual survival. All characters in The Grapes of Wrath bear moment's of deep self disappointment; however, Ma does not create a chance for them to stumble.
Juliet is being a dutiful child by formally speaking to her mother at all times, such as when the Nurse calls her and she addresses Lady Capulet as ‘Madam’. This is a contrast to Juliet’s relationship with the Nurse, who is more of a mother to her than Lady Capulet. It is obvious that they have a close bond as the Nurse uses many terms of endearment like ‘What, lamb! What, ladybird!’ when she is calling Juliet. The conversation between Juliet and her mother is stilted and proper, whereas the Nurse is very open with her opinions, advice, and feelings with Juliet.
Granted, she plays no part in the political activism, but she does so much to ensure the quality of life of her sisters’ families. On the verge of insanity, she pulls herself together and says aloud to herself, “Courage! It was the first time she had used that word to herself and understood exactly what it meant” (Pg 199). At this moment, she finally realizes that her courage consisted of staying strong for herself and her family instead of selfishly running away. She no longer puts herself down for what she thought was cowardice in not joining her more active sisters in a fight for a greater cause.
Mama finally stands up to Dee and realizes the beauty in Maggie. Mama is a simple woman. She has worked hard her entire life and has done the best to support her family. Although Mama may not agree with Dee, it seems as if she is caught up in Dee’s opinions and behavior. Almost as if she wants to be enough for Dee because she knows she never has been.
Althought the poetry "My Mother, Who Came from China, Where She Never Saw Snow" is very simple and straight forward, it implies the mother's love to her children. In order to raise up her children, the mother gives up her freedom, working for a low-paid job, and can never do something besides work. Fortunately, she has some people who comes from the same country as she does (China), so she doesn't feel very lonely when she works. The poem My Mother, Who Came from China, Where She Never Saw Snow describes the feelings of a mother who has been working in a place with poor working conditions and also she does not possess any other skills than sewing therefore works in a ski jacket factory in China where she is not provided with a pleasant working environment and has to suffer from poverty also. She has to make constant efforts to earn a living for her family yet she receives an insignificant amount, however later after working for twenty-four years in the factory and educating her daughter finally
Alice's parents tell her who she is permitted to see. They also instruct her how to dress, and of course how not to. It is through experiences such as Alice's younger sister falling off the bed, under her watch, that Alice's parents have a crucial influence on her self-discovery. Specifically, Alice's relatives influence her self-discovery journey by not being supportive. As Alice had to grow up basically looking after her self and her younger siblings she learned that even if you do not have support you still need to follow your dreams and live you life.
I mean, we have kicked people out for breaking the rules and only then can we add someone” (Wiseman 37). This book follows a story line that takes the reader through basic understanding of their daughters to then full depth examination of themselves, their children, and their relationships. In conclusion it aids mothers in changing or perfecting their techniques to better help them relate to their daughters. Two specific literary devices she uses are anecdotes and emotional appeal. She places anecdotes from herself, teen girls and mothers in the book to help mother relate their situation and better understand situations of other teens and mothers.
In the book Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts, Novalees mother and Willy jack pretended to love her when they needed things from her. Others, like Sister Husband, showed her what a real family was like. She showed Novalee that even if you just met the person, they can care for you more than your biological family ever could. Forney proved to her that love really does exist and that a family is the people who love and care for you. Novalee made sure that she had a family that would care for her and love her and care for and love Americus, too.
Edie has a strong and respectful relationship with her family, were as Connie is self centered and does not show much respect. Edie is taught to be well mannered and polite to everyone, even thought we know her real views and how the relationship with her mother influence them. A good example is when Mr. Peebles is explaining how Mrs. Peebles needs “a girl for help” (Munro 127) because “she felt tied down, with two children, out in the country. “I guess she would”, my mother said being polite, though I could tell from her face she was wondering what on earth it would be like to have only two children and no barn work, and then to be complaining” (Munro 127). Another example of Edie having a good relationship with her
I used to be influences the same way by my mother, it seems to be a natural phenomenon. I think we are all more like our family members then we would like to admit sometimes, especially in our younger years. To her I am a role model, and an example. Yet to my mother I am a daughter, starting of wanting to be just like her. Copying her just how my younger sister would copy me.