... role of a housewife. Against all of her dreams, she has become the dreaded role of her mother, a traditional black housewife contented by children, her husband, and whatever the townsfolk deemed proper and acceptable. This transformation into her mother exemplifies Nel's loss of individuality. In fact, Nel's independence dissolves to the extent that she cannot recognize herself, "She didn't even know she had ... ...

• Word Count: 1147
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School