# Home explained — Plum Bun

> Chapter companion for Plum Bun by Jessie Redmon Fauset.

## What happens

The chapter explores the concept of home through the Murray family's life on Opal Street, highlighting the tension between their comfortable domestic life and the racial realities that shape their existence. Mattie's Saturday excursions with Angela provide a glimpse into the family's navigation of identity and belonging.

## Themes in this chapter

### Racial Passing and Identity

The chapter delves into the Murray family's navigation of racial identity, particularly through Mattie's passing and its impact on Angela's sense of self.

### Family and Sacrifice

The family's home life is marked by sacrifices made to maintain stability and opportunity, highlighting the theme of familial bonds.

## Character check-ins

### Angela Murray

Angela is central to the chapter's exploration of home and identity, experiencing the duality of her family's life on Opal Street.

### Mattie Murray

Mattie's Saturday excursions with Angela reveal her role in shaping Angela's understanding of racial passing and belonging.

### Virginia Murray

Virginia's presence underscores the family dynamics and the contrast between her and Angela's experiences.

### Junius Murray

Junius represents the stability and sacrifice within the family home, grounding the narrative of domestic life.

## Key lines

> Home

The chapter titled 'Home' centers on the Murray family's domestic life and the nuanced experiences of belonging and identity within their household.

_This paraphrase captures the essence of the chapter's focus on home as both a physical space and a concept tied to racial identity._

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