In this novel we see how the main character, Will struggles to resist the prejudice that exists during this era in his hometown of Cold Sasy. As the novel progresses, Will develops the bravery to express his own opionions. Will befriends Miss Love and acknowledges his feelings for Lightfoot. Sometimes the omnipresence of Cold Sassy’s prejudices overwhelms Will, yet for the most part, he resists blindly accepting the beliefs of the community and follows his own social conciousness.
