Highlight the detail that reveals one of Momma’s actions.

Question

Mrs. Flowers didn't belong to our church, nor was she Momma's familiar. Why on earth did she insist on calling her Sister Flowers? Shame made me want to hide my face. Mrs. Flowers deserved better than to be called Sister.

—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,
Maya Angelou

What inference can be made about Momma based on her action in this passage?

She wishes Mrs. Flowers went to her church.
She dislikes Mrs. Flowers.
She believes she is equal to Mrs. Flowers.
She hopes she can be like Mrs. Flowers.

Answer 1

The detail that reveals one of Momma's actions is the fact that she insists on calling Mrs. Flowers "Sister Flowers." This detail suggests that Momma believes she is equal to Mrs. Flowers.