Desiree knows that she does not have very much money. yet she dreams of being rich and famous like one of those hollywood stars you see on television all the time. her one luxury is to buy fashionable designer dresses just like those worn on her favorite television shows. in order to survive, she eats day old bread and lots of rice because it is very inexpensive. desiree's desire to save money on food which she eats alone is motivated by her