💥Maya's time in California is a stark contrast to her life in Arkansas.
🌆Maya marvels at how her mother adapts to big city life.
🎥The siblings' lifestyle changes in California, with no one supervising their schoolwork and Sunday movies replacing church services.
🃏Maya's mother runs card games at saloons for a living, adding some excitement and unpredictability to their lives.
👵🏾Maya sees her mother as representing change and modern values, while her grandmother represents stability and traditional values.