brought up and discussed when asked this question. However, only a few important

issues come to mind. For instance, with adulthood come many new responsibilities.

Furthermore, many will be initiating college, while others may be starting families,

beginning new jobs, or simply going through tribulations.

When we consider works such as "From the House of Yemanja," by Audre

Lorde and "Girl," by Jamaica Kincaid it is clear that writers not only write about

general concerns, but also about what affects them directly as they grow up.

For example, Audre Lorde's short poem "From the House of Yemanja,"

showcases a daughter that needs her mothers help in a desperate time of need.

However, her mother is not around to help relieve her pain. She has no brothers to

turn too and she doesn't get along with any of her sisters. It is sad to think about, but

there are many families that deal with this sort of problem day in and day out.

Adulthood is a major step in every ones life and it is important to remember that

having someone to talk too is very important.

parents either get help or learn to deal with problems such as these. If they don't their

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