Mattie'smother,whowasbornintoawealthyfamily,ranofftomarrysomeoneofthe working class (p. 8). Why do you think she is so determined that Mattie not do the same? Why is Mattie determined not to do as her mother says? Does love factor in anywhere?

I think Mattie's mother knows how hard life is without money. She doesn't want Mattie to toil away like she did. Like her mother, Mattie is rebellious and stubborn. She wants to go where her heart takes her. Mattie's mother knows that "love" does not always last when there is little money and hardship.