Question

reread these lines from pp. 93 - 94: \you know,\ she said, \i can still see my paul edwards face the day mr. jamison sold him them two hundred acres. he put his arms round me and looked out at his new piece of land, then he said zactly the same thing he said when he grabbed himself that first two hundred acres. said, pretty caroline, how you like to work this fine piece of earth with me? sho did... said the zact same thing.\ 1. what might this \fine piece of earth\ have meant to paul edward? why might he have been so determined to own the land? 2. consider big mas perspective. what might the land symbolize or represent to her?

Explanation:

1. For Paul Edward, the land likely meant a sense of achievement, stability, and the opportunity for a better future. Owning land was a symbol of success and self - sufficiency in his context, perhaps offering economic security and a chance to build a legacy.
2. From Big Ma's perspective, the land could symbolize family heritage, continuity, and a connection to the past and future generations. It may represent the hard - work and sacrifices of her family and a source of pride and identity.

Answer:

1. The land meant achievement, stability, and future opportunity. He was determined to own it for success, security, and legacy - building.
2. The land symbolized family heritage, continuity, pride, and identity for Big Ma.