Content overview of the Short Story „Mambo Sauce“ by Camille Acker

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Support of Brian mock Constance for not having been there for a Hme names girls in the restaurant with names of her friends in NY (familiarity) get into a conversation (mocking Constance), talking about Constance's profession (sculpture) want to see her work (jokingly) suggest to present her I work in the restaurant Constance learns they are clasing at the end of the month -.Hinging it restaurant opened in 1968 after the riots in DC. the owner wanted to help rebuild the city by starting a black bulsiness • Developers are now interested in the area for new condos Constance is upset about the potential closing of the restaurant She tries to get media attention for the story but the owner, Gina, is not interested in participating Brian Supports the restaurant and wants to visit Constance tries to make a live appearance on the news to tell the story but is unsuccessful PARTI 8 LINES 566-627 628-668 HEADING Gina talking to constance Constance and Brian NOTES: Constance went into Hinging it! and asked Brian to wait outside Constance wanted to handle her own business with Gina. who was angry and asked constance how she knew what She wanted. Gina accused constance of thinking she was better & interfering with her life. and business Gina was frustrated that constance didn't know. her name and thought she knew everything better, including moving to the neighborhood Gina hoped the developer wouldn't back out of the deal because of constance & Slammed a fist on the counter & went to the back. -The others in the room turned to Constance, and she tried to leave but tripped on Mr. Bruce's cane Shame & the smell of grease clung to constance as she left the building a conversation between constance and Brian? is taking place Constance was helping and doing her best Constance says Brian doesn't understand anything, but Brian disagrees He walks away from Constance Constance is left in a dark apartment with neglected chicken She tries to get rid of the memory & throws the chicken in the trash She reflects on gentrification and how it's good at first, but takes over and can't be stopped She fears love will do the same to her.