The Street-Naja Tatum

So far this book is very intriguing. There are so many components of the story that have so much more deeper meaning upon first read. In class we discussed the scene where Junto gives Mrs. Hedges the wig and how that represents a cultural and consumerism disconnection between the two. Some people in class believed that he was only trying to help her feel better about herself, but for Mrs.Hedges it didn't mean that. To me, the wig represents aspects of Mrs.Hedges life that she has let go because she believes she no longer can obtain those things or beauty. The wig is a reminder of things she once had, never had, or never will have again. Junto thought that he was providing her an opportunity to have that beauty again, but Mrs. Hedges was not impressed by the "fake" "temporary" material object because it will never replace the real thing.