"Later she would knot the palm fronds into sagging cross shapes and them on the wall beside our gold-framed family photo"
1.Later = it is ritual for mama to do this
= part of her day to day routine
2. Knot = a knot usually represents security or togetherness
3. Sagging= weighing down
4. Cross Shapes = Mama is a Catholic Christians and therefore this reflects on the religious influence
5. Beside = Inextricably linked with the family and religion
6. Gold-framed = Wealth / luxury / importance / precious
7. Family photo = the photo could just be an artifice
= suggests pride and wealth
This quotes suggests the Mama is dutiful and subordinate to her husband who has a high status. Mama is obedient and committed to her duties
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