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what is the purpose of beginning the selection with mamas recollections and then moving to Dee’s arrival

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The purpose of beginning the selection with Mama's recollections and then moving to Dee's arrival is to emphasize the contrast between Maggie and Dee. It helps the reader get a better understanding of why Maggie and Dee are so different from Mama's perspective.
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