Question

Why does Jackie compare her father’s absence to her mother’s departure in “my mother leaving greenville” (page 103)?

Answer 1

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Jackie compares her father's absence to her mother's departure to highlight the different ways in which they have left her life. Her mother left physically and emotionally, abandoning her family to pursue her own freedom and desires. In contrast, her father's absence is more subtle and internal, as he is physically present but emotionally distant and unavailable to her. By drawing this comparison, Jackie is able to explore the complexity of both losses and how they have impacted her sense of self and relationships with her parents.