How does Rosaleen's experience influence Lily's courage?

• A. It spurs Lily to challenge racism and seek a safer, new home
• B. It causes Lily to retreat
• C. It has no effect
• D. It makes Lily doubt her path

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how witnessing someone else face oppression can spark courage in another person. Rosaleen’s experience—standing up to racism and the violence she endures—exposes Lily to a living example of bravery in the face of danger. Seeing Rosaleen push back against racist treatment shows Lily that she, too, can choose action over fear, and it motivates her to seek safety and a new path rather than staying in a harmful situation. This moment marks Lily’s shift from passivity to taking control of her future by leaving with Rosaleen and moving toward a safer place with the Boatwright sisters. So the impact is Lily gaining the resolve to challenge racism and pursue a safer, freer life.