Highlight the detail that reveals one of Momma's actions. What inference can be made about Momma based on
her action in this passage?
Mrs. Flowers didn't belong to our church, nor was she
Momma's familiar. Why on earth did she insist on calling
She wishes Mrs. Flowers went to her church.
her Sister Flowers? Shame made me want to hide my
face. Mrs. Flowers deserved better than to be called
She dislikes Mrs. Flowers,
Sister
She believes she is equal to Mrs. Flowers.
-I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,
Maya Angelou
She hopes she can be like Mrs. Flowers.