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It is the character of Miss Moore who makes Sylvia and her friends aware of the racial and economic inequalities that surround them. She is the target of Sylvia's scorn and anger because she pushes the children to recognize the reality of the circumstances and better themselves. Thus, Miss Moore takes the children on outings that are meant to broaden their horizons, and encourage them to embrace the value of learning. Indeed, Sylvia immediately recognizes the differences between Miss Moore and the other women in the neighborhood. She notes that Miss Moore has "nappy hair and proper speech and no makeup," as well as the fact that "She'd been to college" (Bambara 659). Though Sylvia admits to hating her, and ridicules her at every opportunity, it is clear at the end of the story that Miss Moore might actually serve as a role model for the young girl, as
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