During her daydreams, the narrator imagines asking her mother for an umbrella for Christmas. She knows that her mother would declare, "Things…All you want is things, just like an American." (P. 211-212) What does the narrator think the white umbrella would symbolize to her mother?

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.