quote that Jeannette’s mom thinks that someone’s strive to grow, is what gives it strength and “beauty”. Rose Mary, as a mother, thinks that by letting her children grow up, as a tree does, to be themselves, without her pushing them straight (what Jeannette wished to do for the Joshua tree) will bring her children confidence, that they can make it on their own. Another example of this is when Lori is told she needs glasses and Rose Mary disapproves (page 96), “If…
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