On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
Her own life builded and moulded itself upon the child; he tinged her every dream and idealized her every effort.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “Her own life builded and moulded itself upon the child; he tinged her every dream and idealized her every effort.”
Editor's note · Context
This passage describes the profound impact of their infant son on his mother, illustrating how her life became centered around him.
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