Eloise's Ways of Knowing

In the begginning of Color Me Butterfly Eloise expresses silance. She keeps the abuse in her family silent and listens to Isaac. Even when the kids are abused she feels as if she can only sit back and pray. Not leaving Isaac first signs of abuse and keeping mute was very difficult for Eloise. After Isaac leaves she begins to feel relief. Being a single parent raising eight children by herself makes her a strong individual. With a defined role in society she begins to express characteristics of a recieved knower. Finding her own identity after Isaac leaves, she still remains true to others. Eloise is a good listener for her children and grandchildren.