Chapters 19-24 Summary and Analysis

In chapter 19, Mrs. Paley observed Anna, the leader of the mutiny from the doll corner and came to realize that Anna left the doll corner because she needed to learn to be a follower rather than a leader. At the same time, Anna was always open to new experiences, helping her make friends with Joyce, a child who was characteristically the same. In chapter 20, Mrs. Paley had a conversation with Felice's mother. Unlike the conversation with Felice's father, Felice's mother did not suggest the white children causing Felice trouble should be moved, but instead showed concern over the idea that Felice might have somehow invited the criticism these girls offered. Again, Mrs. Paley believed the color of the children in question reflected the reaction of the parent. In chapter 21, Mrs. Paley recognized during a conversation with a couple of...