the narrator uses flashback to explain how maggie received her scars. what can be inferred about the mom frm the flashback

Inferred you are referring to the story "Everyday use" by Alice Walker.

Answer:

She felt guilty and discouraged.

Explanation:

In the flashback, the mum recalls the sad incident in which she had to rescue a single child while the other child suffered as a result of the fire that burned the house.

This gives us an insight into the lovely character of the mum; one who would risk her all for her children.