When her mother dies Eveline makes a vow to her that she will take care of the family. ... In the time period of the story it was not uncommon for the male children of the family to leave and for the women to stay if something has happened to the parents. ... Although Eveline had chances to leave, that vow to her mother just kept her in the abusive situation. ... Like her brothers she was afraid to leave and could not get enough courage to pack her things and go with Frank. ... Her brothers had it easier than Eveline being males and maybe that's why they could get enough courage to le...

• Word Count: 471
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

June Woo learns of the real secret her mother carried to her grave from her mother's friends. ... Their anger in the early years, how women and children were treated as possessions. ... The movie brought out her unhappiness in her life and the unhappy relationship with her mother. ... Mothers protecting their children, wanting their daughters to know their worth. ... I was touched by the strength and courage these women had whether they lived in China or America. ...

• Word Count: 879
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Their father, Mr.Tulliver, is a proud man who loves his children but is easily angered by other things, especially those concerning his business. He wants his children to get the most they can from their lives and so pushes them to try their hardest in their schooling. ... Her friendship with Philip was comforting for her. ... Tulliver, her mother. ... There is a great storm, a flood sweeps into the town, and Maggie plucks up the courage to go to rescue him. ...

• Word Count: 557
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

I make sure my children are in bed and a light is left on, just in case. ... When I was fourteen, I finally built up enough courage to ask a classmate to be my first girlfriend, her name was Laura. ... After only a few months of dating, I walked over to her house. Before her house came into view I could smell the smoke. ... The next year my mother had another man come live with us for a time. ...

• Word Count: 1595
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

My father and mother came from low economic families. ... My mother made sure we learned what she had learned. This made her feel we would succeed. ... I would do her chores and work in order for to be able to study. ... Most are critiqued and seldom are provided with courage for them to stay in college. ...

• Word Count: 1289
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Jem takes the initiative and says, ""you oughta let your mother know where you are," said Jem. " You oughta let her know you"re here- (Lee 141) Jem knows that Dill's parents would be worried about where he is, so he had done something that shocks both Scout and Dill. ... Atticus knows that it is dangerous for children to be in the jail, so Atticus tells Jem for him, Scout and Dill to leave. ... This act of courage ends up saving Atticus and Tom Robinson's life. ... Since he is older than her, he has to be a role model. ... Despite the times Jem makes Scout cry, he cares about her a...

• Word Count: 1124
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School