Anagnos's words in this excerpt reveal that Annie is strong-willed. He acknowledges her challenges and the accomplishments she has made despite them, emphasizing her independence and determination. The mention of "Irish battle" and how she lacks "tact or talent to bend" suggests that she is someone who does not easily conform to the expectations of others, indicating a strong sense of will and perseverance.
ANAGNOS: . . . It will no doubt be difficult for you there, Annie. But it has been difficult for you at our school too, hm? Gratifying, yes, when you came to us and could not spell your name, to accomplish so much here in a few years, but always an Irish battle. For independence.
(He studies ANNIE, humorously; she does not open her eyes.)
This is my last time to counsel you, Annie, and you do lack some – by some I mean all – what, tact or talent to bend. To others. And what had saved you on more than one occasion here at Perkins is that there was nowhere to expel you to.
What do Anagnos’s words reveal about Annie in this excerpt?
1.She is intelligent.
2.She is strong-willed.
3.She is well respected.
4.She is frustrated.
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