... the guilty tire of blame". Maya feels closer to him after this incident, perhaps she realized that they are both birds that tire of their cages. In the novel, The character, Momma is shown as a strong, resolved survivor. Maya has much respect for her, even though she is not her biological mother. Momma shows strength in the very way she chooses ... go out of her way to confront whites and their racism, she is very willing to help those who find themselves in disputes and confrontations with whites. She aids a black stranger who is fleeing from a mob who wants to lynch him. She was not o...

• Word Count: 1361
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School