The concept of a “Home” functions in this novel as a place where it can be called theirs. As in the space, the feeling of being part of something that only a full fledged house can provide. Moving from tenement to tenement, then finally owning a real house where every part is yours, is a great experience. It not only provides a greater expansion of freedom, but moving up in life, because everyone at some point wants to own their own home, when you finally do, its like checking off a checklist of life expectancies. Also homes bring with them future mementos, by leaving the house to your child and there child’s child etc, with a apartment that can’t happen.
Professor Laura Westengard
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Joshua, you need to go back and categorize your post so you get credit for it.
Laura
thank you
I agree with you that there is a freedom she is seeking when she is desiring a “real home”. And having something to leave behind for your family- that’s something too. I agree that she could be looking for that as well.