Eugenia Collier uses several different literary devices to enhance the theme of “Sweet Potato Pie.” For example she uses Flashback to show Charlie’s childhood. In the book Buddy says “As far as I know, Charley never had any childhood at all.” That was flashing back to when charlie was a kid. Because he was the oldest and he had to take care of the siblings. She also uses characterization Because Buddy’s parents were always in the field, Lil and Charley “rode herd on the rest of the children.” Collier’s characterization of Lil includes both her strict side and her loving side. For example “Charley’s hands whittling a chunk of wood to make toys for the children.” that means charlie's father didn't have time to father his kids. Also “Somehow
