The only thing Mildred ever knew was to become independent, and not to rely on anyone to help her. For example, when Mildred is asked to help contribute to Doll, her daughters' wedding, she agrees although she knew she didn't have the money to do so. Her pride also got her in the way of asking others for the money. "There wasn't a soul Mildred could borrow from, not even Big Jim,...and her daddy she couldn't ask him." (273).
Money experiences isolation because he feels like everyone is after him and no one is on his side. When he gets released from jail, he tries his best to find a job but fails at doing so. This makes him even more depressed because he feels like a failure. "...I'm gon' go crazy. Keep on getting high when I get depressed, which is damn near always. I'm tired, can't you understand that? Sometimes a person just gets tired." (291).
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Mildred once felt isolated because of the fact that she was a minority- single, black and head of household. She was then Isolated because she no longer had someone to look after. She had to adjust to that type of lifestyle and then had to take herself out once she didn't have to anymore.
ReplyDeleteI feel that every article I read from you is always well written, so i'm glad you can articulate your ideas well. Next, I like that you used quotes, I like to know that your ideas can be backed up directily.
Isolation vs. Individualism is a great subject to take on. The start and all throughout is very strong. The quotes and the background of each character is very informative. This brings a clear comparison between the two characters of Mildred and Money. Money had this criminal record, depression, substance abuse issue that was never-ending. In dealing with isolation, he is isolated because of his high, because of his scarce finances and limited resources. On the other hand, Mildred was the independent all throughout. I believe her diligent daughter Freda was the same only on some aspects.
ReplyDeleteBeing that this is such a thorough and good piece, supporting one's ideas could rise to a bright level when other journals or documents can play in relation to the characters. The quotes were both my favorite quotes. Citations or a Bibliography is always good even for a blog.