Therefore, when she is resurrected, she becomes cruel, but is able to advise the narrator, Min and Jade on how to improve their living situation current in a repulsive way. By resurrecting Aunt Burnie, Saunders reveals that experiencing passivity does not achieve happiness, but rather becomes an obstacle not only to the advancement of a better life, but also to those around you and that sometimes the only way to help is to resort to disgusting means. always seen as the image of a virtuous person, she was kind, patient, optimistic and passive, however, it seems that her virtuous qualities also affect others. When Aunt Burnie was introduced, she walked in on Min and Jade arguing while the others were arguing. the children were crying, she easily calmed the situation and was described as by the narrator: "Aunt Burnie is a peacemaker." She doesn't like trouble. This quote shows how she was someone who kept the peace in the house when things were bad, she was the one who was able to calm everyone down, so it seems like she was a positive role model for the family (Saunders 95). However, Aunt Burnie was passive, apathetic towards her surroundings and if something bad happened, she would continue on her merry way. She is even indifferent to herself.