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What is Lillian Jean’s reaction to Cassie’s subservience? What does this show about her?

What is Lillian Jean’s reaction to Cassie’s subservience? What does this show about her?

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Lillian Jean Simms truly believes that, being white, she is superior to "her little colored friend". Lillian Jean falls for Cassie's "Uncle Tom" act. She thinks Cassie is a fine black girl for serving her. This shows Lillian to be both racist and gullible.