1. Hunger and Not Poor Just Broke: Making Connections

2. How would you describe the mother’s parenting style?
Why does she do it?
If you read “Hunger,” how does it relate to the story?
If you read “Not Poor, Just Broke,” how does it relate to the story?
Ray goes blind, but his mother tells him he isn’t a cripple. What or who attempts to cripple Richard and Dick?
How Richard and Dick overcome their handicaps? Explain.