Pride

Dear Auntie Dysey,

Throughout the movie, Pinky, your narrative is overshadowed by that of your granddaughter. I want to focus more on your story and your feelings about all of the things that occurred. The idea of pride is a major theme in the movie and its something that Pinky brings up and is also a character trait that you exhibit humbly. With this in mind, how were you able to claim your existence as a prideful, storing black woman, while still fitting into a white dominated society? You did well to instill important values like empathy, compassion, and determination into your granddaughter, and these values helped serve both of you well, but was it hard to maintain your pride when so many people were trying to diminish it? There is an instance in which the opposing lawyer is trying to get you to admit that you cannot read, but you and your pride ill not give him the satisfaction. This was an inspiring moment for me, but did instances like this ever make you doubt your abilities or lose pride? Eventually you and Pinky fight your way to a better life, and I am just thinking that many of the good things that came out of Pinky’s return would not have been possible without placing an emphasis on personal pride. Thank you for exhibiting personal pride as a black woman and leading your grand daughter to uphold the same values.