Communication In Recitatif By Toni Morrison

James D. MacArthur defines a functional family as “One in which family members work together to improve relationships as they face challenges.” (MacArthur, 2009). For him, this kind of family is based on solid communication between its members. This way, it is easy for everybody to feel free and to feel comfortable with any other member. Communication is the key in family’s relationship because knowing the strengths and the weakness of its relative means the possibility to help the other to be a better person. Helping each other strengthens the links between family’s members. Another importance of communication is that is the right way to avoid misunderstandings and quarrels. In reality, when somebody knows that the other one does not like

In the text “Recitatif” written by the American author Toni Morrison, this pattern is recognizable. Indeed, it is the case of Roberta and her mother. Roberta’s mother has a special relationship with her daughter. She takes care of her by doing very simple acts. When Roberta’s friend Twyla sees their relationship which seems perfect, she says: “Her mother had brought chicken legs and ham sandwiches and oranges and a whole box of chocolate-covered grahams. Roberta drank milk from a thermos while her mother read the Bible to her.” (MacArthur, 2009). The behavior of Roberta’s mother gives the way to a family with no problem. She takes so much care of her child that Twyla jealous. Her mother has an exemplary behavior which facilitates a functional family. She shows how much she takes care of her child. Even if she is sick, she goes to see her child in the shelter where she lives. She also takes Moreover, she brought her some food a lot of food to support her. She also teaches virtuous and spiritual habits to her child when she is reading the Bible to her. This is a case of behavior that parents must have in order to keep a good family atmosphere. For James MacArthur, it the ideal behavior to have in a

Another example of behavior which is exemplary for a functional family is the relationship between Thomas Cromwell and his sister Kat. They are sibling characters in the story “Across the Narrow Sea” written by Hillary Mantel. When Thomas was experiencing a difficult period, his sister helped him to get over this situation. I fact, she took care of him when he was injured, she proposed him a job and she helped him to escape from this sad situation and gives him the possibility to start a new and better life. This is the kind of relationship which gives place to a functional family. Helping the other when he is facing a difficult situation strengthens the love and the trust to the other. In a family where everybody you can count on each other; the bonds are solid, and people are united. When members are present for each other, it is the path to an exemplary family. Character and education of parents are very important in families. Parents are one of the most important members in a family, and it is sure that their behavior will impact the whole family If they have good education, it is easier to foster a good and functional family. In other words,