1. The narrator of the story, Sister, begins the story by repeating this lie from Stella-Rondo, “Told him I was one-sided. Bigger on one side than the other, which is a deliberate, calculated falsehood: I’m the same.” These words are referring to how Stella-Rondo broke Mr. Whitaker and Sister up. From the opening paragraph the main conflict of the story is revealed. Sister claims to have quarrels with her entire family, but the loss of Mr. Whitaker’s love is still her motive. Sister is not aware of the fact that what Stella-Rondo says is not just meant in a physical way, but attacking her character as well. Sister believes she is well rounded and fair when in reality her attitude is her main flaw.
2. Sister’s bitter reaction to Stella-Rondo returning is when she says, “So the first thing Stella-Rondo did at the table was turn Papa-Daddy against me.” Sister is in a constant competition with herself to have all of her family be on her side regarding every issue. From this point forward Sister’s denial of herself and egotistical mindset are evident. She does not allow any one else’s point of view to be believe if it contradicts her own. Sister is her own worst enemy and is creating her own misery.
3. Sister claims that, “Just then I heard Stella-Rondo raising the upstairs window. While she was married she got this peculiar idea that it’s cooler with the windows shut and locked.” While Stella-Rondo was in a relationship with Mr. Whitaker she obviously kept many aspects of her life to her self. This quotation signifies Stella-Rondo finally releasing all of her built up secrets. Stella-Rondo was aware that keeping her child and marital problems to herself and from her family would keep the situation mild or “cooler”. Sister finishes her thought by expressing how before Stella-Rondo could be heard she has to open the windows. Symbolizes her private life in Illinois and her return back home to souls who could hear her.
4. In reply to a remark made by Uncle Rondo about reading others mail Sister replies, “I draw my own conclusions and will continue in the future to draw
