Analysis Of Brownies By Zz Packer

In “Brownies” by ZZ Packer, Octavia’s mother is going through a divorce and she is having a hard time. She is described as having moments where she becomes distracted by her sadness. Octavia is said to get frustrated in these times and will say, “ ‘Mama,’ in a way that meant: Please don’t talk about our problems in front of everyone. Please shut up.” (Packer 2003, 14) WebMD.com explains that divorce is an already difficult process without adding in common mistakes that can scar children deeply. There are several ways that one can navigate divorce when children are involved. Pitfalls are common but can be avoided and keeping your child as the priority is key.

This article gives five steps that can help a parent successfully prioritize