Question

What do you think Lillian Jean’s purpose is in confronting Cassie?

Answer 1

Lillian Jean is just plain racist and mean to Cassie but Cassie hatches a plan to get even. Cassie pretends to be her slave. After earning Lillian's trust, Cassie lures her into the woods and gives her a beating that Lillian will never forget. Lillian gets the apology she thinks she deserves after the humiliation in Strawberry.

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Answer 2

Lillian Jean Simms truly believes that, being white, she is superior to "her little colored friend". Lillian Jean falls for Cassie's "Uncle Tom" act. She thinks Cassie is a fine black girl for serving her. This shows Lillian to be both racist and gullible.