Quote: “We’re never gonna escape this,” Paps said. “Never.” We didn’t know who he was talking to, but it hushed us. Our thumps softened to taps against the tabletop; we still chanted, but it was almost a whisper now and no fun. “You talking about escaping?” Ma asked. “Nobody,” Paps said. “Not us. Not them. Nobody’s ever escaping this.” He raised his head and swept his arm out in front of him. “This.” Finally, we were silent. Ma stood and grabbed his outstretched hand with both of hers and pulled it down and buried it in the space between them. “Don’t,” she said in a voice more steady than we knew. “Don’t you dare.”
Question: What do you see as the mother’s role in the story? What effect does she have on the men in her life? How does she operate as the lone female? What is her power? How and when does she choose to use or not use it?
She uses her vulnerability as a strength. The boys as young as they are want to protect her (ma’s militia). She uses humor to grapple with her insecurity. The boys notice this and respect it. It bonds them in a way that force cannot (pap’s power).
Still thinking about the last question. Thanks for the pick this month. Enjoying the read!
She uses her vulnerability as a strength. The boys as young as they are want to protect her (ma’s militia). She uses humor to grapple with her insecurity. The boys notice this and respect it. It bonds them in a way that force cannot (pap’s power).
Still thinking about the last question. Thanks for the pick this month. Enjoying the read!
Glad you're digging it Will.
I read the wrong book on audible. Shit
Shit, indeed.