Her Fantasy often happens in places of pain or boredom. Her fantasies are the controllable wishes that directly contrast the out of control aspects of herself in the novel. What does precious fantasize about? She fantasizes about being adored. Push through this, keep pushing, because Precious can push through anything. The significance of the word push is to help Precious through more than just labor pains, but to push through the pain of bringing her father's child into the world. At this scene, a Spanish man is coaching and assisting Precious. Symbolism In the novel Precious is on her kitchen floor after her mom was beating and kicking her while she was in labor. This gave her loving and appreciating acceptance to who she is. She discovered what she wanted when her child abdul was born. Ipseity Precious was confused and didnt really know who she was or what she wanted for herself. She is discriminated because of who she is. Symbolism social in justice- Precious faces unfairness in the world and is burdened by her father because she was given children unwillingly. She lives off of welfare and struggles through life. Cultural Criticism The book takes place at the poor side of town and because Precious is black she is looked down on. She is inspired to work harder for her children The climax Precious discovers she has aids and fears that abdul may have aids too. She overcomes her hate and begins to love

Precious runs from home and is put in a half way house with abdul Rising action -Precious gets kicked out of school for being pregnant again What is motivating Precious? Her childhood and necessity to work toward her education for her children and above all: herself. Even though she as so many painful moments she '' through those obstacles and dedicates her life on education in order to be able to provide for her children.

How does the author characterize Precious in the story? She is characterized as a Hopeful and ambitious character in the story.

The book push by sapphire