Symbolism- something that stands for something greater than itself (for example, the American flag stands for freedom, a cross for religion, etc.)
In the following passages Mama describes her plant:
"If it don't get more sun--it ain't never gonna see spring again."
"They got spirit--Bennie and Walter---Like this little old plant that ain't never had..sunshine or nothing--and look at it."
"..I always wanted me a garden...This plant is as close as I ever got to having one."
What does the plant symbolize about:(15 pts.)
Mama
Bennie and Walter
The family itself
The possibilities for people of their race/socioeconomic status
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