Look at the section where Nanny talks to Janie about becoming a woman. Find where it says, "Nanny closed her eyes and nodded a slow, weary affirmation many times before she gave it voice."
What does "affirmation" mean in this context?
What does "affirmation" mean in this context?
What does "desisted" mean in this context?
What does "reckon" mean in this context?
Think about what strategies worked (and didn’t work) for you this time. How can you do well next time?