After the fall of Rome, no single state or government united the people who lived on the European continent. Instead, the Catholic Church became the most powerful institution of the medieval period. Kings, queens and other leaders derived much of their power from their alliances with and protection of the Church.
Anne's relationship with her mother is not good. Anne thinks that her mother always supports Margot rather than supporting her. Also she thinks herself as a mentally mature girl and doesn't want to share anything with her mother.
