Vocabulary
Troubadour
traveling musicians
The main character of the story
Store
Wm. Johnson General Merchandise sold about everything and it was a special place for Maya
Maya's opinion of the Store
She admires the Store and sees it as another person
Aura
atmosphere and quality
The Brazos
area in Central Texas near the Brazos River
Bailey
Maya´s brother
Stamps, Arkansa
1930, Segregation
Maya's description of Momma/her grandmother
She appreciates the hard work and dedication she puttings and helps out around the Store too.
Wormwood
plant that produces a bitter oil
Juice harps
small musical instruments held between the teeth and played by plucking a metal band
Momma
Maya´s grandma
Mrs. Bertha Flowers' house
She had never thought to associate Mrs. Bertha Flowers with food or eating.
Maya's state after visiting her mother
She becomes depressed and withdrawn
Beowulf
hero from an ancient Anglo-Saxon epic poem. People in this poem drink mead, a drink made with honey and water
Aristocrat
person belonging to the upper class
Mrs. Bertha Flowers
The aristocrat of Black Stamps
Maya's conversation with Mrs. Bertha Flowers
For once she feels liked and appreciated for being not for being a relative to someone but just being her self.
Voile
light cotton fabric