"Gretchen knew that if she didn't cross this terrifying bridge she had no chance of getting the medicine for her mother. Doing her best to think of nothing but her mother and family, she guided her nervous mule across the bridge-step by step. Finally, they reached the other side and sat down to rest, eat, and drink. Gretchen was tired and wanted to take a nap in the warm sunshine, but she knew she couldn't rest. She was determined to continue their journey"
What does the passage tell you about Gretchen's character traits and her motivations? Write your response on the lines below. Include two sentences in the paragraph that support your response ​