Case Study on the book ” Push” by sapphire

Case Study: “Push” By Sapphire
Summary of the “Push”
“Push,” tells the story of a young black girl who is exposed to abuse and mistreatment. Claireece “Precious” Jones has her first child at the age of twelve, which follows a repeated raping by her father. Her father began sexually abusing her while she was only three years old. She also falls victim to her mother’s sexual and physical abuse at quite a tender age. A precious mother is a narcissistic person who only thinks about herself who directs her anger towards Precious. The father is an absent figure and only comes around to satisfy his sexual urge. Despite being the age of sixteen, Precious does not know how to read and write. Precious’ second pregnancy gets her suspended from school. Her principal approaches her and recommends that she attend an alternative school where she will be able to continue school (Sapphire, 1996).
Precious mom is opposed to Precious going back to school because she wants her daughter to continue caring for her as they get public aid support. However, Precious joins the alternative school in the hope to obtain her General Educational Development. Attending an alternative school was the best thing that happens to Precious. She obtains a support system due to the mentorship and guidance from Ms. Rains, and her classmates. Precious resilien to have a better life for her child andhelp her learn to read and write. Precious even attends a support system for children abu…