Life of Anne Moody in Term Paper

But as it is, it seems like Moody had nobody on her side. In this situation, I think I would have done as Moody describes most people as doing: complaining about the white people behind closed doors, while acting in public in a way that would keep me out of trouble.

Overall, I think the situation would have taken my strength and made me feel helpless, rather than giving me strength and making me feel like fighting.

This concludes the analysis of Anne Moody's autobiography Coming of Age in Mississippi. By considering Anne Moody's life and the world she grew up in, the racial issues that were present in the 1940's and 1950's have been clearly seen. The impact Moody's environment had on her life has also been seen. This includes her coming of age that occurred in two stages.The first was a realization and the development of anger. The second was her learning that her anger could be turned into action. Through two striking passages in the book, Moody's experiences are given greater meaning and clarity. This has allowed me to at least partially understand Moody's experiences, even though I have little in common with her. A final consideration of how I would respond in the same situation reveals how much strength of mind and willingness to fight Moody had. In this way, she was a remarkable woman.

Works Cited

Moody, A. Coming of Age in Mississippi.….....