In the year 1903, two-year-old Ann struggles to comprehend the passage of time, viewing a single year as a significant duration. The arrival of a second winter confuses her, leading her to think of it as a permanent state of being. Ann's understanding of seasons is limited, as she cannot anticipate the cyclical nature of the year.
When spring and summer finally return, Ann realizes that they are recurring events. This marks a pivotal moment in her development, as she begins to grasp and learn the concept of expectation regarding the changing seasons and the cycle of life.