by Beth Ford 2 years ago
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Elwood's Childhood
Elwood grows up in a financially struggling environment, where his grandmother Harriet works hard to make ends meet. Despite their economic hardships, which include not having enough money for entertainment or further education, Elwood remains hopeful and is inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
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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
