In Chapter 1, papa has been depicted as a patriarch. Being a patriarch, he has always decided everything in the family. He was 6 foot tall, lean, and hard.
In Chapter 5, papa was a completely changed man. He stepped off the bus at Manzanar looking gaunt and holding a cane.
1. Everybody says they’re having amazing offers.
2. I’ve already decided that I’ll buy a new pair of trainers.
3. The shop opens at 9:00.
4. I think it’ll be busy tomorrow.
5. Jake’s coming too.
6. He says that he’ll be waiting...
7. I’ll call you later...
8. ... and we’ll talk ...
Dad wasn't going to get cigarettes. He was abandoning his family. He's a deadbeat Dad. I'm sorry if this happened to you.
Okay so in the south in the past, not so much anymore, people were extremely religious. For most african american people, and other slaves, God was their only hope at freedom. For Martin Luther King to include biblical references is like a teacher including a football reference in class to gain respect and followers from all the people listening. It gained hope from all slaves. i dont know if this helps, and you may want to expand a bit more if you understand what i am trying to say.
