This alludes to the fact that she appears more masculine in stature. Walker chose her to tell the story because she is willing and very helpful with her hands. Mom is a poor woman of color who raised two daughters alone. She has worked hard all her life to acquire what she has. She is the mother of Maggie and Dee “Wangero”. She and Maggie live in a dilapidated house in an open field, while her successful daughter, Dee, is said to live in a more prestigious house. Mom is determined to always love Dee, even though her daughter despises her. Mom isn't afraid to speak her mind and she stands up for what she believes in. One example is when she grabbed the quilts from Dee's hands and presented them to Maggie. Mom says: "I did something I'd never done before: I hugged Maggie, then I dragged her into the room, I snatched the pigtails from Miss Wangero's hands and I threw them in Maggie’s lap” (Walker 6). This quote describes yet another example of how mom persevered through a time of chaos, showing love to her two daughters, despite being