Define the nature of the conflict between the narrator Sylvia and Miss Moore in "The Lesson."

In Toni Cade Bambara's short story "The Lesson," the nature of the conflict between the narrator Sylvia and Miss Moore lies in their understanding of the role that socioeconomic class plays in their lives.  Many children in the neighborhood and their families do not accept Miss Moore as "one of them."  Miss Moore is obviously educated and the neighbors view her as a threat.  Sylvia feels this way also, and as a result she becomes defensive whenever Miss Moore is around.  Miss Moore on the other hand wants to teach the children about their situation so that they can strive for something better.  During the trip to F. A. O. Schwartz, Miss Moore attempts to teach the children about the realities of socioeconomic class and how it affects their lives.  Sylvia is angry when her friend Sugar answers Miss Moore's questions and appears to have learned the lesson for the day.  Sylvia, however, cannot quite comprehend the lesson and wants to think about it more later.  So, the conflict between Sylvia and Miss Moore lies in the ignorance that surrounds the reality of the divisive nature of socioeconomic class.