Is Agott under the impression that she's only worthy of affection if she's perfect at magic? It would explain why she's so hesitant to believe that people care for her. Agott was definitely conditioned to believe that she's nothing if she isn't a witch. Agott is still under that mindset, which is why she's aiming to be a librarian. Perhaps at the end of the story, she will be free from those expectations and understand that it's okay to make mistakes. Agott would end the story free from the expectations of her family.










