Mi casa es su casa

I thought an interesting passage was on page 23 when it described Lindas grandmother's loss of her youngest son, her favorite, Benjamen. It just seems interesting to me because to them, the selling of a family member is a usual occurrence, and although sad, is a part of life. It's odd to me because I will and have never felt these emotions. Sure, I've known people that have died, but I have never known anyone that I have loved that has been sold, or bought. I don't even know how I would feel, knowing that someone I loved was alone, in a whole new environment. It was also interesting to see how her grandma negotiated with the seller, and how she made him promise that he would not sell Benjamen until they got to New Orleans. This shows the respect that many people have for Linda's grandmother.