Characters
Plot
Symbolism
100

This character is the person who would like to break down buildings that lower income people live in. 

Who is David?

100

This is the event that caused Claudette to come home to New York to join Daphne.

Daphne got cancer. 
100

This represents a woman's beauty.

What is her hair?

200

This character is the one who left her two daughters in Jamaica while she went to New York. 

Who is Daphne?

200

This is the event that created great animosity between Daphne and Claudette. 

What is the leaving of Claudette and Valerie in Jamaica?

200

This represents the renewal of hope.

What is Tamara's baby?

300

This is the name of the character who is dealing drugs and driving his mother crazy.

Who is Jamal?

300

This is the event that prompted Daphne to shop for hats.

What is the death of Esmee and her burial with a beautiful hat? 

300

This is represented by the well-tailored clothes of Valerie.

What is perfection?

400

This is the character who likes to sing especially when he is drunk.

Who is Daphne's father?

400

This is the event that leads to Claudette becoming a mother.

What is the birth of Tamara's baby?

400

This is represented by the hat that Esmee wears.

What is the drive to be the best. (perfection)

500

This is the character who finally lets herself wear her own hair!

Who is Valerie?

500

This is the duo that is mentioned at the end of the play.

Who are Naomi and Ruth?

500

This is symbolic of  Claudette's fear of abandonment.

What is the suitcase?

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