“The First Day” by Edward P. Jones is a story of a little girl who was being registered for school by her mother. However, the story is told from the perspective of the girl. The author wrote the story from the point of view of this young girl to allow the readers to understand the moments that took place in the story. He does this by providing a lot of imagery details. For example, when the girl was getting ready to attend the first day. This moment was told in the perspective of the girl however, it was not in the present tense but instead it was a memory she looked back to. In the story the girl says, “in an otherwise unremarkable September morning, long before I learned to be ashamed of my mother” (Jones 1). This quote delivers the understanding that she is referring back to a moment in her life that involves her mother. However, this story does not just generally center on the girl but on the mother too. By the girl explaining all the moments of her first day of school we learn many interesting things about the mom. For instance, she is a single mother, she also doesn’t have the skills to read probably because she did not receive an education, and lastly she is not the wealthiest either. Regardless, the mother did not stop from trying to find the best education for her daughter. I was able to connect to this story because my parents aren’t the best when it comes to education. I have received the education that many members of my family were not able to relieve. The mother showing the care she has for her daughter reminds me of my mother. Mainly because I know that my mom would be determined to help me shape a better future. Which is why I value my family and my education.