These two techniques make the text somewhat relatable to the reader's personal experiences with their elders. The mother's experiences as an unconsciously repressed woman have led to her distorted mindset about what it means to be a woman in society. This mindset negatively influenced her opinion of her daughter's choices, making her feel as if she needed to give instruction and judgment to her daughter. Readers see that not everything can be passed down from generation to generation. Mom isn't always right. He is not omniscient. He doesn't always know