Hope is an optimistic state of mind that brings the feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Throughout the novel, Ellen endures many life events that leave her feeling regret, disappointment, and sadness, but this does not stop her from finding hope however she can. For instance, when Ellen is forced by her grandmother to work in the cotton fields at only 11 years old, Ellen gets through the day by taking notes on how she wants her new family to be. “Quote here”. Ellen has a rough life but nevertheless, she always finds hope in whatever she is doing. An additional example of how Ellen portrays hope is the way she is able to move on. Thus, in the novel, she is always being moved from house to house depending on her
