We analyzed how a first person memoir often reveals more about the narrator than it does about the subject of the narration. In this regard, we studied the author's philosophy about simplicity and materialism as she praises the shabby homes in Cross Creek. Luxury is not a value. Likewise, we noted Rawlings' evaluation of the Glisson family who have improved their lives through hard work as she begrudges others whom she deems lazy. Last, we studied Rawlings' perspective on private property and the permanence of Nature vs the transience of Man. In addition, I distinguished and identified for clarity the numerous characters introduced in the opening chapters .