Significance of Creek.

The creek that runs through Ringgold symbolizes moments of clarity and decision. The Creek is where Lena Mae happened to be out picking berries when she realized she could "drown", and disappear from the life she wasn't ready for. At two key moments in the story, Catherine Grace likewise stands on the edge of the creek and contemplates her life. In both instances, she leaves the banks with some clarity about a difficult decision.