🔄Essie's name change marks her transition to adulthood and a new identity.
💪Essie competes with Darlene for academic titles while facing challenges in her personal life.
💔The Moody family struggles with poverty and Raymond's job search in California.
👥Essie begins working for a difficult woman and finds connections with others in her life.
🌟Essie's name change and personal growth contribute to her shaping her own future.