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Timeline
Laurel Hand moves to Chicago, Illinois
Laurel's father, Judge McKelva, has to have detached retina surgery.
Laurel heads to New Orleans to take care of her father.
Judge McKelva has his surgery, does not revcover and eventually passes away.
Laurel and her stepmother, Fay travel to Laurel's hometown in Mississppi for Judge's funeral.
Fay explains to Laurel that she cheated on her dad and was just after his money so she moved back to Texas.
Laurel finds her true self while being in her hometown.
Laurel reminisces about her childhood memories and her parents. She then has an epiphany about life.
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(Welty)
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