👧Anne develops an interest in boys, but grows disillusioned with relationships and prioritizes her academic pursuits.
🍲Anne leads a food strike at Natchez after finding a maggot in the grits, showing her willingness to protest institutional mistreatment.
👥Anne realizes the personal cost of activism and experiences the sacrifices protesters have to make.
🎓Anne's academic performance and determination earn her respect at Tougaloo College.
✊Anne sees herself as someone who can demand dignity for an entire group and not just for herself.