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Symbolism In The Watsons Go To Birmingham

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Have you ever heard of the saying the grass isn’t always greener on the other side? In the book ,The Watsons go to Birmingham, this is one of the many themes. The Watsons go to Birmingham, but they realize it isn't as pleasant as they thought it would be. It turns out to be a scorching place of harm and racism. Explaining the quote the grass isn't always greener on the other side. In the beginning of the book the setting is in Flint, Michigan. It is the middle of winter and the heater is broken. Momma is complaining about it being too cold outside and inside. They are watching tv and momma says she wish she was in Birmingham. This supports the theme because when she goes to Birmingham her and all of the Watsons complain that it is too

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