Annie’s mother is one of the primary people who provides her with a sense of responsibility. For instance, Annie’s mother allowing her the privilege of walking by herself provides Annie the base she requires to be responsible. Not exclusively in this task, but in addition to many others. “I walked. My mother had given me the freedom of the streets. . .I walked and memorized the neighborhood. . .I rehearsed the small world’s scheme and set challenges.” (Dillard 42) Annie’s sense of responsibility is visible through the “freedom” she obtains by “memoriz[ing] the neighborhood. . .[and] rehears[ing] the small world’s scheme.” Annie makes certain that she is aware of her surroundings, proving that she is capable of the freedom her mother is granting