Well what I have noticed so far while reading this book is that Lefty and Desdemona have things to offer Detroit. Left has been a versatile man since the two have landed on American soil. Lefty has worked in a car factory, has been an alcohol smuggler and he has even learned to exploit the curves of woman. Who would have thought he would be able to diversify himself in a time when it was hard to make money. Even though it is a time of depression the couple doesn’t seem to find it hard to make a living. Granted Lefty works 7 days a week and long hours, they are still making it.
Desdemona is as much of a worried as Lefty as well. She does not complain to Lefty’s faces when he demands that she is to seek employment. Instead she goes ahead and takes everything in stride. With some help from Lina she goes straight into the ghetto, although unknowingly. and finds the place where she obtains all the knowledge to help bring prosperity to her new found place of employment. She too is worth more to her family while she works instead of being a stay at home mother.
I can definitely appreciate the courage and strength it takes to make, essentially something out of nothing. I relate because I feel my parents have created an amazing life for me, my brother, and my sister. My parents are immigrants from Ghana and when my dad came to Canada he didn’t have anything. All he had were friends, a skill, and he began to build his and my mother life from scratch. As I sit here in the comfort of my cosy bedroom in Canada over this thanksgiving break it amazes me to think about how much work my parents have done to obtain all we have today. My dad is a story-teller and he has told me many times about all the adventures he has gone through to get to this point and that is where I draw my strength from when I run into something challenging.
i thought it was interesting that she did end up making silk in the US. it was kinda like she was the fool to lefty when she decided to bring the box he said they dont make silk in detriot