Space is a Solid Summary

Rocio is studying drama and working as an assistant in the department, teaching in a children's drama class and caring for the costume room. In the class is Karie Lee Threadgill, a sweet young girl who is conflicted about her mother's strict sense of racial separation and unsympathetic attitude toward those less fortunate. In the class as well is Arlin, a young boy with no arm, and Ginita, a timid child who is clearly withdrawn. They are directed to become molecules, a task at which Arlin is particularly good, rolling around the floor and bumping into other students. The next task is to pretend that space is a solid and that they must slice through it with their entire bodies. As the students continue with the class, Rocio proceeds to the wardrobe room.

Rocio hates her weekly...