Explain how Dee’s ingratitude toward and neglect of her family is encouraged by the ideology of rugged individualism.

Rugged individualism

Dee seems to have forgotten that she wouldn’t have had the chance to become financially successful without the help of Mama and her community.

She acts as if she did it all on her own. And she doesn’t seem inclined to lift a finger now to help Mama and Maggie improve their lot.

1 Find evidence in the story that supports these claims about Dee’s selfish attitude.

2 Explain how Dee’s ingratitude toward and neglect of her family is encouraged by the ideology of rugged individualism.