Personal Response

This passage makes the role of women in slavery have no knowledge nor soul. Women in slavery were disrespected to the point of committing suicide. Women weren't able to talk, pray, read, etc. Women were controlled by evil slave owners whom took the souls hidden within them. Additionally, women were raped; force to use their bodies. Slave owners took advantages of raping women during slavery, selling the children, and disrespecting the dignity of women. Always was a black powerful woman. She stayed positive throughout the passage; helping Loretta during her labor with Apple. Always was respectful and did not disrespect to Loretta even though Loretta said, "You are an evil woman, Always." She still stayed beside her to be there for Loretta in labor.
J. California Cooper included this scene and passage to show how Always wished she could've kept her baby like Loretta could. Showing how Always compares her life with Loretta stating, "Oh, Miz Loretta, you be so lucky, so blessed. .able. .to keep your baby. ." J. California Cooper wanted us to realize Always had a soft spot too in her heart.
This passage reflects my overall questioning about being an American by revealing how an American whose been through hard and tough times can still remain positive and helpful to others. This text reveals that Americans aren't greedy creatures and can really care and be there for another person through hard times. J. California Cooper answered my questioning about being an American which reflected off this passage.

Character to Character Letter

Dear Sun,
my heart is weakened, i've lost a sister and my woman hood has been taken away from by my new master. Doak is his name, a cruel, insane man, of no values. When i arrived to this hell hole which most people would call my new home, Doak raped me!. He was a married man, his wife Sue as precious as a butterfly and as nice as a bunny. She was the very opposite of Doak, i endured no hardships with her. My heart is broken and feels as if someone crushed it into little puzzle pieces. I wish you were here to comfort me, to make me feel loved, but in due time we will be free and once again together,

sincerely,
Always

Plums Eulogy

I am here today on behalf of the only family member Plum has. The pain that i feel is overwelmed with of knowing that my dear sister doesnt't have to live serving anybody anymore. She is free now, and though while living she bared many pains. She was a witness to me being raped, and she had worked long hours out in the fields, and most of the time she didnt show her pains. She was all i had, and i was all she had for she did not no of my mother or father. I just wish i could have bared the pain she bared while under that wagon bleeding to death. One day i will be free just as she, and we will be together again.