# What Independence and Resilience means in Scarlet Sister Mary

> After July's abandonment, Mary learns to thrive without a man, supporting her children through hard work and rejecting societal judgment, embodying a journey from dependence to self-sufficiency and defiance.

## Explanation

After July's abandonment, Mary learns to thrive without a man, supporting her children through hard work and rejecting societal judgment, embodying a journey from dependence to self-sufficiency and defiance.

Mary asserts her choice to marry July despite family disapproval, showing her independent spirit.

Mary defies July's restrictions by going to Grab-All and meeting, and uses cunning to regain some control after the beating.

Daddy Cudjoe advises Mary to stay cheerful and not show sorrow, emphasizing resilience in the face of personal betrayal.

Budda Ben urges Mary to stop grieving and take control of her life, teaching her to smoke as a small act of self-reliance.

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