Chapter 16 Summary: Unwanted Attention, Betrayal, and Escaping Centreville

TLDRAs Anne grows more confident and receives positive feedback at school, she also experiences unwanted male attention. The murder of a black resident, Samuel O'Quinn, sparks her anger and desire for justice. Anne decides to leave Centreville after a fight with Raymond and seeks refuge with her father and stepmother in Woodville.

Key insights

📚Anne's growing confidence at school results in unwanted male attention.

😡The murder of Samuel O'Quinn and betrayal within the black community fuel Anne's anger and desire for justice.

🚶Anne decides to leave Centreville after a fight with Raymond and seeks refuge with her father and stepmother in Woodville.

Q&A

Why does Anne decide to leave Centreville?

After a fight with Raymond and feeling betrayed by Principal Willis, Anne decides to leave Centreville and seeks refuge with her father and stepmother in Woodville.

What sparks Anne's anger and desire for justice?

The murder of Samuel O'Quinn, a black resident, and the betrayal within the black community ignite Anne's anger and desire for justice.

What does Anne experience at school?

As Anne grows more confident, she also receives unwanted male attention.

Timestamped Summary

00:17Anne receives unwanted male attention as she becomes more confident at school.

00:35Samuel O'Quinn, a black resident, is murdered, possibly for his involvement in civil rights activism.

00:49Anne discovers that Raymond has given her longing looks, making her uncomfortable.

01:09Anne realizes that Raymond's attention won't stop and decides to leave Centreville.

01:24Anne seeks refuge with her father and stepmother in Woodville.