Having Our Say ( Comparisons)
In the book, Having Our Say by Sarah L. and A. Elizabeth Delany, and Amy Hill Hearth, main characters, Bessie and Sadie Delany, can compare in many ways. They hold a very strong position on life long issues such as, religion, racial equality, and valiancy. These similarities cause the sisters to cope with each other, problems and anything they encounter. The religious point of view, shared by the sisters, can be compared in many ways. Since the sisters lived to be 106 and 104, they have lived through a lot of events. Every morning, directly after they wake, both sisters bless the day. "And the first thing I do when I open my eyes is smile, and then I say, "Thank you, Lord, for another day!" "(288) From the moment these girls were born, they learned to serve the Earth and it's people with masses of respect. Bot
The valiancy demonstrated by each sister is exceptionally identical. Throughout Bessie and Sadie's life, the have barley lowered their chins. When their siblings and parents had passed away, yes they were a bit depressed, although they kept their chins up and kept moving ahead. "We knew Mama would have to go to Glory sometime; she was a very old lady. So it wasn't like a real tragedy. Still, her passing hurt me something terrible."(263) said Sadie. Bessie took her mothers death better than Sadie. Bessie spoke about how Sadie would sit at a meal, see Mama's chair empty, and begin to bawl. Sadie stopped eating so it was Bessie's job to help her out. h Bessie and Sadie are raised to think they will not get into heaven if they do not treat everyone, who deserves it, with respect. In the end of the book, Bessie says, "I'm thinkin
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Approximate Word count = 566
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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