... the conflict between a woman's independence and domesticity, the subtleties of class distinctions, coming of age, and the intricacies of women's sexuality throughout the novel. This traditional coming of age story, Dell Jordan continuously struggles with her identity from childhood to young adulthood. She is torn between her own passions and intelligence, and the guide of her intellectual mother, and the conventional ... ...

• Word Count: 620
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate