Coming home Quote by Chanda Hahn
““We’re leaving now. I have to pick up a few things before taking Charlie to school. I’ll be late coming home after I drop off a packet at the Carmichaels’ residence. Be home for dinner, okay?” “Wait! The Carmichaels? No way!” Mina shrieked, sitting up in bed and throwing the comforter behind her. “I mean, don’t they have live-in maids? Why would they want to employ another company?” Mina knew that whatever happened, she could not let her mother go to the Carmichaels’. What if they told her mother about what happened at the bakery? What if they tried to thank Sara? Or worse, what if her mother became the Carmichaels’ maid. No. Mina could not let that happen.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, contemporary fiction, 2020s
Mina fears that her mother will be forced into servitude by a wealthy family, prompting her to protect her family at any cost.
In simple terms: Mina worries her mother will become a maid for a rich family.
Key Takeaway
Protect loved ones from exploitation.
Themes
family
class
protective
fear
Mood
anxious
protective
determined
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- parental care
- standing up for family
- avoiding exploitation
- navigating class tension
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
family loyalty
economic disparity
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence does Mina have of the threat?
- How can she address the situation without panic?
A Different Perspective
Mina’s fear may be based on assumptions, not facts.
