Unspoken Rules

The text introduces Annabelle Louise Douglas's birth in Talladega, Alabama, amid historical contexts of racial tension and post-Civil War struggles. It portrays her parents, Thomas and Helen Douglas, as sharecroppers on the Maymont Plantation, depicting their upbringing, family influences, and educational aspirations. The narrative explores the dynamics of race, identity, and resilience in the face of societal challenges, culminating in the marriage of Helen and Thomas amidst a backdrop of historical adversity.