The excerpt reveals that Annie is adored by the children at the school. The children's eagerness to give her a going-away present and their emotional plea for her not to leave indicate a strong affection and attachment they have for her. The mournful expression of the smallest child further emphasizes their feelings of sadness about her departure, suggesting that she has had a positive impact on them.
CHILDREN: There’s a present. We brought you a going-away present, Annie!
ANNIE: Oh, now you shouldn’t have –
CHILDREN: We did, we did, where’s the present?
SMALLEST CHILD [MOURNFULLY]: Don’t go, Annie, away.
What does this excerpt reveal about Annie?
She feels ready for a new adventure.
She is disappointed with the children.
She teaches children who experience blindness.
She is adored by the children at the school.
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