"You are going to work hard here— no one is going to break your heart because you cannot read or write. You have a chance to become the kind of woman Atie and I have always wanted to be. If you make something of yourself in life, we will all succeed. You can raise our heads." (Danticat, 44)
In my opinion this quote from the book shows that Martine really does care about her daughter and only wants the best for her. She is making her dreams and aspirations relying on Sophie's success. She has faith that Sophie will make her family proud. Seeing this made me feel happy that Sophie and her mother were re-united because though it might be akward and uncomfortable between them right now, I feel that this will be best for them both in the long run. No mother should be seperated from her child, even though in this case Martine is the one that caused the seperation...
That quote is really inspirational and it makes me want to know more about the whole book. Just form that quote I would not be able to tell that the mother and daughter have had an uncomfortable reuniting
ReplyDeleteIt seems like a lot of pressure on one girl. If I was that girl, I would feel responsible to succeed, just to benefit my family.
ReplyDeleteWhy can't she read and write? I think it is good that her mom cares about her like this. Moms often care about their kids despite what kids think. I can relate to this.
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