Although Anna has undertaken the mature decision to seek out a lawyer, her imaginative scenarios for the mug on Campbell’s floor serve as a reminder that she is still young girl. However, this moment of childish whimsy is shattered by the mundane revelation that it is water for a dog—effectively bringing Anna back into the real, painfully adult world. The harshness of this world is further embodied by Campbell, who immediately refuses her despite not hearing her case. Despite this, Anna continues to exert her strong will and argue against him.