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At first, the character Nana in "The Girl Who Can" believes women should have thick, sturdy legs and solid hips to support the weight of pregnancy. How does this truth about women's legs change for Nana by the end of the story? How might this change cause Nana to see all people differently? Answer these questions in a short essay.

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At first, the character Nana in "The Girl Who Can" believes women should have thick, sturdy legs and solid hips to support the weight of pregnancy. How does this truth about women's legs change for Nana by the end of the story? How might this change cause Nana to see all people differently? Answer these questions in a short essay.

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By the end of the story, Nana realizes that Adjoa's legs were not weak because they got Adjoa selected to run for the junior selection of her school in the district games and won every race and the cup for the best all-round junior athlete.

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This could change her ideas about social expectations, especially towards women, as she realizes that motherhood is not the only thing they can aspire to.

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