Mama explained to Cassie that because the whites say so, she has to call Lillian Simms, Miss. Why will she address the young white ladies as Miss?’

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Mama explained to Cassie that because the whites say so, she has to call Lillian Simms, Miss. Why will she address the young white ladies as Miss?’

Chapter 6.

Asked by Jillan H #776191 on 4/3/2018 4:48 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/3/2018 5:05 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/3/2018 5:03 PM

Mama says that what black people give white people is fear, not respect. Cassie may call Lillian Jean "Miss" because she has to but she calls the black girls at her church "Miss" because she respects them.

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