Paul Bitting Written Communications II Mr. Thomas Ellis 2/19/01 Character Analysis on Lena In Marita Golden’s classic novel The Edge of Heaven, she explains the story about a middle class African American family who was torn apart after a tragic event. In the event, the mother Lena accidentally pushed her 2-year old daughter Kenya down the stairs as a result of frustration. After that, she was exiled to Farmingham prison where she served time. But …showed first 75 words of 639 total…

…showed last 75 words of 639 total…in the story. Her personality and her life experience also make her a very interesting character as well. The book is a perfect example of how you can never escape the past, but you can do something about it to make the present better and that what makes Lena such a strong character. The fact that she can go on with her life regardless of all the mistakes she made in the past. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**