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The theme of this book is "follow your dreams". I chose this theme because the main characters struggle to with the harsh ways they rule their lives and still wake up every morning to chase their dreams. The family always wanted a better and bigger house and by the end of the book they got it. Bennetha wanted to be a doctor and never stopped chasing her dream no matter what anyone said.
A quote that represents this theme is "I want so many things that they are driving me kind of crazy…Mama – look at me"

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I chose this song because in the book when Mama sees somthing is off with Walter, she brings out her caring side. This song shows how much she truly cares about her son and his well being. This song represents her because she is a caring person all together not just for her kids.

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Something just changed in your soul
Tell me baby what’s wrong
What’s going on
Have you been crying
Something just flaked in your eyes
There’s a crack in your gaze
Like those broken days
Am i seeing things...
Talk to me
Talk to me
Baby talk it’s me
Talk to me
Seems like the sun is shining
On everyone but me
Won’t you talk to me
This is getting scary
Something got hold of your soul
You’re like never before
Is there something more
Have i missed anything
Baby talk to me
Please talk to me
Baby talk it’s me
Talk to me
Something just changed in my world
And it's killing me

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This picture describes Mama because she works very hard to take care of her children and grandchild. She carries the weight of the work. She does her best to keep everyone up. Despite where she came from or how other see her she still gets it done and has no issues doing it. She also is proud to be the person she is, skin color and all.

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Oil Painting - Sunset Wood Carriers by Mauro Chiarla

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I chose this poem because it completely describes Mama. No matter what Mama has or what she looks like she is still prod of where she came from and she works hard to get better. She doesn't care what other people think and everyone can see how caring and loving she truly is.

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The beauty of a woman Is not in the clothes she wears The figure that she carries Or the way she combs her hair The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes Because that is the doorway to her heart the place where love resides The beauty of a woman

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I personally think Mama is the best character in the book. She always sees the good in the bad situation they are in. She gives her kids and grandson what they need for a brighter future. She wants the best for everyone around her and she will do anything to get them that. No matter what comes across her she takes it full forcefully and comes out on top.

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"Well, I always wanted me a garden like I used to see sometimes at the back of the houses down home. This plant is close as I ever got to having one. (She looks out of the window as she replaces the plant) Lord, ain’t nothing as dreary as the view from this window on a dreary day, is there?"
Act 1 Scene 2
I used this quote because nobody sees the potential in the plant but Mama does just like she sees potential in the family becoming great.

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"Plenty. My husband always said being any kind of a servant wasn’t a fit thing for a man to have to be. He always said a man’s hands was made to make things, or to turn the earth with – not to drive nobody’s car for ‘em – or – (She looks at her own hands) carry they slop jars. And my boy is just like him – he wasn’t meant to wait on nobody." Act 2 Scene 2
I used this quote because despite their background Mama is still a proud person.