Ruth's Relationship With Dennis

At the time Ruth’s decision to be with Dennis was controversial.The african american community, in ,addition to the white community at the time was largely unsupportive. They would repeatedly redicule her telling her how society won’t accept her, thinking society would call her “white trash.”(231-232) Ruth starts the chapter talking about her interracial marriage and how some black people did not accept her relationship with Denis. As a result, a woman punched her in the face. At that era interracial relationships were abhorred. Dennis used others negativity positively, since when they would argue he used reverse psychology stating “That’s what people want us to do,” which lead their relationship to become stronger. They always faced discrimination as a couple as well as individually. Ruth shows her loyalty and strength to face this because she would always act strong and unwavering when people ask her why her why she is with an African American.
The word “expanded” lead us to realize how small and secluded her life was before Dennis. Her attitude is firm so that the reader can comprehend that her journey with Dennis is significant to her life. Although her parents offered her a job at their store, a privatized school, and money to live off. She chose to go with Dennis beacuse she felt treated right and accepted by those of his faith, moreover she had accepted Jesus Christ in her life and admired how freely Dennis lived. Slowly, Ruth changed her mindset and attitude toward life. She felt way more jocular towards life and her pursuit of happiness with