eemed to even out some of Lou Ann's wrinkled edges. Motivation and support played a big role in creating these characters personalities. The reader really gets to see the difference in characters and also how combining the personalities changed their lifestyles. Family relationships played a big role in creating these characters. Lou Ann and Taylor both came from small cities in Kentucky but they were raised differently. Lou Ann moved to get married and raise a family but her mother disapproved for the wrong reasons, "she disliked him because he was Mexican P26" Taylor never wanted to live the lifestyle that Lou Ann had Taylor's mom said "barefoot and pregnant was not my style. P3" Taylor's mom supported Taylor's decisions and gave her the opportunity to find independence. Taylor has a really good relationship with her mother; the lines of communication and support are wide open. Lou Ann on the other hand doesn't have good communication with her mother, she couldn't even tell her mother and Grandmother she was getting a divorce. "Angel had agreed to move back in until after her mother and Grandmothers visit. P54" I think Taylor comes through for Lou Ann in this situation because Taylor played a mother like role towards Lou Ann. She gives her support she needs, consoles her, and is her friend. These two women are both completely alone in an unfamiliar state and they both don't have anyone but each other except Taylor still has her mother left to talk to. Motherhood is a big factor in differences in character. Taylor views motherhood along with marriage as a complete ...
