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Question: In River of Earth we see conflict between Mother and Father. Father searches for work and mother wants to plant her roots with her immediate family. How are their actions in the first chapter influenced by the Appalachian mountain life?
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"Appalachia" Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 26 Feb. 2013. Web. 26 Feb. 2013
This web page cover a wide variety of topics that define the Appalachians. It does not go into great detail about the topics, but it cover many aspects of Appalachian history, culture, and economy. The article does touch and early life in the region, which is when the book is set. All topics should be looked at together to get a fuller understanding on the thought process of Mother Baldridge. Stereotypes
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