Why do you think Jackson was drawn to Cussy Mary?
Created: 09/04/19
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I think Jackson was drawn to Cussy Mary by her beauty, her love of learning, her independence and her humility. She was totally unaware that she was attractive or that her other qualities were so rare. She did not flirt with him like the other women did. Jackson’s own background made him appreciate her unique qualities.
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Jackson had traveled and worked outside the area and had a wider world view. He recognized a kindred spirit who appreciated good literature. He could look at her and see her for the beauty she was - inside and out. I laughed out loud when discussing her unusual name he said, "I didn't think it was because of your mouth," but if anyone had a right to swear it was Cussy Mary.
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I think Jackson, having traveled beyond the hollows and mountains was much more accepting of differences. He was attracted to her beauty, of which she was unaware, but I think he was drawn to her kindness, her education, her love of books, but mostly her independence and spirit.
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I think he was drawn to her generosity toward others and her intellect. I agree with the others who have said that his travel likely exposed him to a wider diversity of people, allowing him to appreciate Cussy for who she was rather than judge her solely by her looks.
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Jackson was open-minded and independent. He had a wider view of the world than the narrow-minded people of Troublesome Creek. He saw and admired the intelligence and strength that Cussy possessed. It was the person Cussy was that mattered to him, not her color.
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