She feels about to burst; her means of release, the socially unacceptable one of urinating in her pants, merely reinforces her predicament. ... Shortly thereafter, she met a girl like herself, with whom she was finally able to be girlish and to share speculations about romance. ... Even their religious experiences, in church, revival tent, and home, focused on the community's and Momma's teachings about inequality, persecution, and justice. ... When anxiety about her sexuality led her to experiment, she became pregnant. ...

• Word Count: 1226
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate