The Getaway By Dorothy Thomas Analysis
In the story “The Getaway”,by Dorothy Thomas, Mrs.Clint Riggs was a selfish mother. Mrs.Riggs show her selfishness because she wanted to leave with the man and left her children at home by themselves she said,”Neighbor will look after the little girls ‘til he gets here”.It shows how selfish is she because she only think about herself she wanted to go to Kansas and have fun if like she doesn’t have kids.Also she is going to leave her children when her husband not home. Also Mrs.Riggs display her selfishness when she didn't let her son Junior come with her, she said,”Now , Junior ,You're spoiling mama’s trip!”.Her son is very persistent that he doesn't wanted to leave her but she’s only thinking about the trip and that he will damage the
trip. Mrs.Clint riggs was a very selfish mother she don’t care about her children, she just wanted to leave and have fun without her children.