Asked by Harry

In "It Can't Be Helped," why does Mama destroy her dishes?

a)She does not like the pattern on the dishes, which are chipped anyway.
b)Most of the other dishes have been broken in the move.
c)She doesn't want the dealer to take advantage of her family's misfortune.
d)She is afraid the other residents might steal her dishes if she leaves them in the house.

I think its A?
Answered by Writeacher
I've never heard of this story. Is it part of a larger book? Who is the author?
Answered by Harry
It's in the English 2 textbook and the author is Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston.
Answered by Writeacher
Then it's probably a chapter out of her book called <i>Farewell to Manzanar.</i> http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/manzanar/

Consider where Mama was when she broke those dishes. Consider what she and her whole family were being forced to do.

"A" is not correct.
Answered by Ms. Sue
It's been a long time since I read this book, but according to this site, A is not the answer.

http://shepleymyles.blogspot.com/2006/09/jeanne-hustons-it-cant-be-helped.html

Answered by Harry
Is it C?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes.
Answered by Harry
I appreciate it
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