... . Ruth doesn't judge people or opportunities by society's standards. While, in some situations, having such an open mind has had negative consequences, for the most part, Ruth's open mind and heart has given her a fuller and richer life. While Ruth has her mother to thank for her non-judgmental perspective, Ruth has also been severely held back by her mother. Ruth ... 't know when her mother will suddenly need her to come to her rescue, Ruth feels bound to stay close to her family. At one point, Ruth experiences a full scale panic attack on the subway, because her father has just had to p...

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