Bp # 4 what does this mean on page 111 white mountains?

"The bitter thing was all the spirit, all the gallantry, was wasted. For even more than inferiors, they accepted and looked forward to being Capped. It was a part of becoming a knight, or of turning from a girl to lady. Thinking of this, I saw how good things could be meaningless in isolation".

To everyone expect Will, Henry and Beanpole, people think being capped is cool and makes you grow up what made me think that was when the quote mentioned "It was a part of becoming a knight, or of turning from a girl to lady". Since "girl" is a mentioned for young females and " Lady is mentioned for gown up that have surpassed being a girl. Also " For even more than inferiors, they accepted and looked forward to being Capped". This means that Will thinks that, all the time he spent in his past was wasted since he eventually got capped. This is what I think of this quote. I have learned that freedom means tat you are not controlled by anyone and you get to do what you want in your life. Come to think of it I think i am not seeking for any freedom. I am not really controlled by someone i have freedom in my school and at home as well.

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