For Ann, aged two in 1903, a year was half a lifetime. She did not expect the second winter, and then, when it came, vaguely assumed it was eternal, until spring came, and summer came, and she understood that they had come "again" and began to learn to expect.
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.
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