English & Literature
Who is Mom from The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories and what is their importance?
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Mom appears in the story, Home. According to the narrator, Mom is a woman who has been through many surgeries. Unfortunately, the surgeries were not performed correctly. As a result, she is nervous, timid, and afraid of her own body. The narrator and Mom have a close, loving relationship.
The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories