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Describe The Relationship Between Jeanette And Her Mother

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The opening scene of the book demonstrates the current social and economic status contrasted between Jeanette and her mother. Even their relationship between the two is displayed. While sitting in a cab, Jeanette sees her mother digging through the dumpster as she happily observes the items she picks up. Jeanette on the hand hides from her so she won't be able to be seen and tells the driver to take her back home. The scene shows how the narrator views her mother due to how she lives. Because Jeanette feels guilty for ignoring her, she leaves a message to set up lunch in a Chinese restaurant. Jeanette's relationship with her mother is displayed when during lunch Jeanette tells her mom that she would like to give her some help. But her mother

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