по Beth Ford 3 лет назад
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Elwood's Childhood
Elwood's Childhood
Education
Literate
He can read the encyclopedia
Spends a lot of time at the hotel
Smart student
Optimistic
Believes that change is possible
Learns from MLK's speeches about activism
Keeps his report cards so he can go to Funtown
Naïve
Family
Four Generations of this family have worked at the hotel
might want to branch out
Subtopic
Nepotism?
Harriet cares about what Elwood does, reads, who his friends are
Loving home
Lives with Grandmother - Harriet
Doesn't live with parents
Only mentions mom's stealing from the hotel
Strict
Harriet cares about Elwood's wellbeing
He is known for being well-behaved, raised with high standards
Not allowed to hang out with certain friends
Not allowed to listen to music, Owned only the MLK record
Harriet was very religious
Wasn't allowed to be home alone
Poor
Doesn't have money to go to funtown
Doesn't have enough money for college
He does have a home to live in, he is fed and has clothes
Mother stole from the hotel
because they likely needed it
Grandmother has to work, uses Elwood's earnings to pay bills
Afraid of breaking his glasses -hard to replace, expensive
Rug and some furniture is from the hotel
