In Miranda's eyes, her mother has changed.... why? Chapter Six

Miranda's mom understands the need to be selfish to survive, and tries to reinforce the message to Miranda. She tells her that family comes first, and that friendships and sharing are a luxury they cannot afford right now. When Miranda wants to give blankets to aid people in New York and New Jersey, her mom forbids her, saying they may need the blankets themselves in winter. When Miranda runs to get Dan to tell him that they are giving away bags of food at the school, Miranda's mom is very angry. Miranda could have missed the opportunity to get food for them by running for Dan, and she needs Miranda to understand that her own family must come first. Miranda is shocked at this attitude and behavior, because it is so different from her caring mom who always used to like to help others