In this specific section, the author is going through Macon Dead’s past, but presenting it as if it is the present. Since this is written from a 3rd person omniscient point of view, with the section above, we learn about the thoughts of Ruth’s dad and how he feels about her odd “inappropriate” behavior. Through these passages, Morrison reveals that the source of Ruth’s psychological issues come from the death of her mother and the inappropriately close relationship that develops with her father as a result.
After reading the first chapter, we have only gotten a small idea about Milkman’s mom, Ruth. We understand that she is a sensual woman with an interesting past. The author has given us a clue that Ruth’s actions are possibly stemmed from
After reading the first chapter, we have only gotten a small idea about Milkman’s mom, Ruth. We understand that she is a sensual woman with an interesting past. The author has given us a clue that Ruth’s actions are possibly stemmed from