Maggie and Dee are sisters; however, they are not similar in most parts. It is evident in the story that while Dee has enjoyed her new life, Maggie is fine with the one she had been given since birth. Maggie’s life has practically been planned out for her. She will be marrying John Thomas once she reaches a certain age and live her days out like Mama did. Throughout the story, one could sense the distance that is built between Maggie and Dee, where there is barely any talking or contact going on. Be that as it may, it seems Dee does not want that life for Maggie, "You ought to try to make something of yourself, too, Maggie. It's really a new day for us. But from the way you and Mama still live you'd never know it” (36). She wants Maggie to
