The son is subtly reminded of his own behavior by the mother’s last request to upgrade the elderly home with fans and a refrigerator.
Her insight and wisdom highlight the fact that how we treat others is often reciprocated in life. Her moving statement,
“What you give is what you get,” emphasizes a universal reality and exhorts us to treat everyone with compassion and decency, particularly our parents.
It’s an appeal to appreciate their presence and acknowledge the sacrifices they make before it’s too late.
