... River, she wields a skillet when confronting an officer who orders the family to leave. "Ma's face blackened with anger. She got slowly to her feet. She stooped to the utensil box and picked out the iron skillet."(chapter18) Another situation where Ma's control is used is when they are traveling and Rose of Sharon talk's about living with Connie in a town ... to break up."(chapter17) Ma demonstrates her leadership and love by telling Rose of Sharon that she should stay with the family and not go off with Connie and begin a new life. Both books agreed on the point that family was importa...

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• Grade Level: High School