In her own paradigm, she is the epitome of human evolution. In a way, this approach is perfect, because it makes her happy. If it makes you happy, it works. On the other hand, if your pursuit of happiness interferes with another’s path, it is wrong. Grandmother’s biggest fault is her tendency to contradict herself. When lecturing the kids, she laments on the fact that “everyone was more respectful of their native states and their parents and everything else” in her time (185). Almost immediately after, she sees a “pickaninny” standing on the side of the road (185). She then goes on to express a number of racial slurs and stereotypes in her ramblings. Grandmother’s idea of respect is warped, to say the least. Respect, in her mind, is reserved for things and ideas important to her. Her delusion lies in her ignorance of other people and their
In her own paradigm, she is the epitome of human evolution. In a way, this approach is perfect, because it makes her happy. If it makes you happy, it works. On the other hand, if your pursuit of happiness interferes with another’s path, it is wrong. Grandmother’s biggest fault is her tendency to contradict herself. When lecturing the kids, she laments on the fact that “everyone was more respectful of their native states and their parents and everything else” in her time (185). Almost immediately after, she sees a “pickaninny” standing on the side of the road (185). She then goes on to express a number of racial slurs and stereotypes in her ramblings. Grandmother’s idea of respect is warped, to say the least. Respect, in her mind, is reserved for things and ideas important to her. Her delusion lies in her ignorance of other people and their