The stories told by Rayona, Christine, and Ida are all part of a greater story, a story of their family, their time, and their shared heritage. This story can only be told in full if their narratives are looked at together. The metaphor of the braid represents the three strands of hair that are wove...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

"A Yellow Raft in Blue Water" stood out because no one wanted to change. ... When Ray rescued Father Tom from the water, she surprised me. ... This paper opened with a quote that described many people. ...

• Word Count: 1360
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School