Coming of age in Mississippi is filled with examples of the hatred that existed between blacks and whites in the 1960's and 70's.The main character experiences racism, but the end is filled with joy and peace. The main character is Essie Mae, who is really Anne Moody herself. She struggles through the difficulties of racism between the blacks and whites in a small town in Mississippi called Centerville. Her personality changes as her life …showed first 75 words of 558 total…

…showed last 75 words of 558 total…about growing up in Mississippi in the 1940's. The theme is important as Anne grows up in Mississippi. The theme is about the hardship of life and how difficult life can be in the 1940's when there is lots of racism. In conclusion, I enjoyed this book very much and believe that many people today can relate to Moody's experiences growing up in southern Mississippi. I feel that she could influence a lot of people.