Critical Thinking
In “Fabric of Their Lives,” what does the information about Annie Mae Young burning her quilts reveal about her personality?
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Responses
Young did not consider her quilts as art pieces.
Young did not consider her quilts as art pieces.
Young saw her quilts as something very private.
Young saw her quilts as something very private.
Young thought no one would appreciate African American quilts.
Young thought no one would appreciate African American quilts.
Young was pessimistic about her success as an artist.
1 answer
Young saw her quilts as something very private. This reveals that she valued her quilts as personal, intimate creations and that she may not have wanted them to be viewed or judged by others. This suggests a level of privacy and possibly a sense of protective nature about her work.