According to Aristotle, there are three categories of ethos: 1. phronesis – practical skills & wisdom 2. arete – virtue, goodness 3. eunoia – goodwill towards the audience
The blackberries symbolize Sal's mother's wish to share with her family her worldly affection and earthly goodness, even though the mother of Sal's feel that the gift is pale in contrast to the spontaneity of her husband's spontaneity.
