How is parenthood depicted in the work?

Parenthood is explored in the work in reference to the difficulty present in raising a child within an abusive household and the sacrifices that women make to become mothers in terms of their own hopes and dreams. In Brian’s father’s case, he was incapable of leaving behind his own ideals of what it means to be a Black man, and he did not allow his son to be who he was without judgment. Brian’s mother did the best she could after becoming a mother so young, but her marriage and other children made her feel trapped in a way that she could not help but sometimes take it out on them.

How does Brian display forgiveness?

Forgiveness is displayed in reference to Brian’s efforts to forgive his mother, as well as to forgive himself. The small...