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Carol Jean's Altar

This area symbolizes faith and the possibility of difficult things working out for the better.

Cigarettes

These highly addictive objects contribute to the illness and relatively early death of Jones's mother.

Chanting

Jones and his mother often participate in this activity at her altar in times of trouble or need.

Sunflowers

These were favorites of Jones's mother, and Jones tries hard to persuade a shop owner to order some of them especially for his mother's funeral service.

Writing

As an adolescent and adult, Jones finds solace, comfort, and meaning in performing this activity.

Teaching

Jones enjoys this job but is relieved when he can stop in order to pursue writing full-time.

Jones's Grandmother's Church

This place represents judgement, bias, and pain for Jones after he goes there as a young teenager and hears words of hate there.

Barcelona

Jones's mother wished to visit places like...

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