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Does, Margaret quit her job in the right way? Why or Why not? In the life of Marguerite there were hardships being an African-American, she was born in Stamps, Arkansas. She has a job in a southern town. She is working alongside a lady named Miss. Glory which happens to be a name given to her by her Mistress, her given name is “Hallelujah”, this story will bring you the importance of names. Miss. Glory is a servant to a white rich lady named, Mrs. Viola Cullinan who thinks of herself as a Texan Liberal. Mrs. Cullinan soon becomes Margaret’s boss. Margaret will soon find herself in uncomfortable place when she soon is given a name other than her own. Despite the fact, it’s known that Mrs.

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