Although society has placed sadistic and unnecessary classifications on individuals, some have discovered ways to overcome the status quo through the utilization of education and self-determination. The need to succeed is a common goal among the population. As some struggle to survive they are faced amidst a constant battle with not only themselves, but the pressure and the negative connotation of the world surrounding them. In Sapphire’s novel “Push”, the author uncovers society’s cruel and stereotypical values through the characterization of Precious, and the motif of liberation that coincides with gained knowledge.
Civilization has been known as the creator of stereotypes that have impacted a large category of people throughout history.…show more content… The audience sees her life unfold as she is abused, raped, and ignored by everyone that is supposed to protect her. As the government services repeatedly fail her, Precious is forced to take her life into her own hands when she gives birth to her second child, which are the offsprings of her father, and encounter the consistent obstacles revolving around race and gender. The essential lesson Sapphire introduces is that to overcome these hardships one must understand and exercise education to reach the true meaning of freedom. The freedom mentioned is not defined as the common use of the word, but meaning to be rid of the perceived ideas of a certain group of individuals. By “push”-ing ahead and accomplishing this goal, the barriers and labels will no longer hold truth.
Stereotypes are a part of living in a harsh community, but the limitations it places on people and the influence it wields can cause more damage than some realize. Sapphire particularly…show more content… She has such a desire to learn that others over see because when took into consideration she is judge on her physical and verbal appearance. The author’s critical views are revealed demonstrating that race, gender, and cultural background all play a factor in how one is generally treated and how an individual progresses through life. Another significant event is the abuse Precious receives. Signs of abuse can be found all over Precious, yet no one in the educational system acts on them. She is again, looked over (Jarman 174). The focus lies in the reasoning behind the injustices Precious endures. That reasoning being the stereotypes she is classified as. Sapphire displays these events Precious experiences to reveal the evil in public systems and to showcase the inequality that goes unnoticed. No one should be denied the right to education based on the color of their skin or the place where they