We
never learn where Ninny came from or how she came to be adopted by the
Threadgoodes, only that they took her in and treated her like a member of the
family. This is only one example in a novel full of non-traditional families.
What are some other examples of familial bonds that do not look like a
traditional nuclear family? How does this author challenge and expand our
understanding of the meaning and structure of family? One paragraph answer,
please.
In the book there were many different families that arent traditional. The Threadgoode family adopted Ninny. Big George was also adopted by one of the Threadgoodes and everyone in that family felt like he was part of the family. Also Ruth was brought into thier family and was like a sister. Ruths son was no relation to Idgie or anyone else but they all took care of him like he was their own.
It wasn't traditional for Ruth to be living with Idgie's family. It also wasn't traditional for the two girls to be lovers. Even though in the movie they never come right out and say it you can tell by the way they interact and how they both raise Buddy that it is as if he is both of their son. Not only is it nontraditional for them to be "together" it is also nontraditional for them to live together in the same house without being related or one of them being a maid.
In the book many different non traditional family things happened. Kinda like how ruth came and stayed with them and then thats kinda how her and Idgie became so close. Then it came to ruth having a baby and Idgie helped take care of him to.They had the own little family even though they werent married or had any relation other than Ruth and the baby of course. They ran a cafe together and they were never apart.
I think that there are many "little" families in the book. However most of them are not nessesarily traditional but they have anything that a traditional family has. one family that i noticed in the book was the little family that they have at the Cafe. Even the cop, Grady was part of their family. it seemed like everyone had eachothe's back. Especially when they went to go get Ruth from Frank, and especially when Idgie was charged with murder. They all stuck together until it was over. Also, I think that Ruth and Idgie and Stump all three have their own little fmaily. they care about echother greatly and are always there for eachother. They all work together to raise stump because he doesnt have a father so they play the roles and keep him safe and the family together. I think the author is trying to tell us that it doesnt matter who is in the family or what, all that matters is that you love eachother and have someone to care about. they are all one big happy family and are as close to family as you can get!
Throughout this novel, there are many non-traditional nuclear families. Ruth and Frank would have been a traditional family, but Ruth left and went to live with Idgie and Idgie's family. Ruth was pregnant when she left Frank and she soon brought Stump,also known as Buddy Jr., into the family mix. Ruth, Idgie, Stump, and the Threadgoode family were considered a non-traditional nuclear family. The relationship between Idgie and Ruth was not common during this time period. Ruth leaving Frank while being pregnant was also uncommon. Ruth and Idgie, who were not "family", raised Stump together. Big George was also a part of the family; Ruth and Idgie could have been in a lot of trouble for this. The author continuously demonstrates that families can come in many forms. Love and compassion are the important aspects of a family. Not all families follow a set of rules and guidelines. The author gives the audience new perspectives on families and values. The author also allows his readers to have their own opinions and views. Instead of pushing viewpoints on the audience, the author gives his audience information and allows them to interpret it on their own.
In the book there were many different families that arent traditional. The Threadgoode family adopted Ninny. Big George was also adopted by one of the Threadgoodes and everyone in that family felt like he was part of the family. Also Ruth was brought into thier family and was like a sister. Ruths son was no relation to Idgie or anyone else but they all took care of him like he was their own.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't traditional for Ruth to be living with Idgie's family. It also wasn't traditional for the two girls to be lovers. Even though in the movie they never come right out and say it you can tell by the way they interact and how they both raise Buddy that it is as if he is both of their son. Not only is it nontraditional for them to be "together" it is also nontraditional for them to live together in the same house without being related or one of them being a maid.
ReplyDeleteIn the book many different non traditional family things happened. Kinda like how ruth came and stayed with them and then thats kinda how her and Idgie became so close. Then it came to ruth having a baby and Idgie helped take care of him to.They had the own little family even though they werent married or had any relation other than Ruth and the baby of course. They ran a cafe together and they were never apart.
ReplyDeleteI think that there are many "little" families in the book. However most of them are not nessesarily traditional but they have anything that a traditional family has. one family that i noticed in the book was the little family that they have at the Cafe. Even the cop, Grady was part of their family. it seemed like everyone had eachothe's back. Especially when they went to go get Ruth from Frank, and especially when Idgie was charged with murder. They all stuck together until it was over. Also, I think that Ruth and Idgie and Stump all three have their own little fmaily. they care about echother greatly and are always there for eachother. They all work together to raise stump because he doesnt have a father so they play the roles and keep him safe and the family together. I think the author is trying to tell us that it doesnt matter who is in the family or what, all that matters is that you love eachother and have someone to care about. they are all one big happy family and are as close to family as you can get!
ReplyDeleteThroughout this novel, there are many non-traditional nuclear families. Ruth and Frank would have been a traditional family, but Ruth left and went to live with Idgie and Idgie's family. Ruth was pregnant when she left Frank and she soon brought Stump,also known as Buddy Jr., into the family mix. Ruth, Idgie, Stump, and the Threadgoode family were considered a non-traditional nuclear family. The relationship between Idgie and Ruth was not common during this time period. Ruth leaving Frank while being pregnant was also uncommon. Ruth and Idgie, who were not "family", raised Stump together. Big George was also a part of the family; Ruth and Idgie could have been in a lot of trouble for this. The author continuously demonstrates that families can come in many forms. Love and compassion are the important aspects of a family. Not all families follow a set of rules and guidelines. The author gives the audience new perspectives on families and values. The author also allows his readers to have their own opinions and views. Instead of pushing viewpoints on the audience, the author gives his audience information and allows them to interpret it on their own.
ReplyDelete