The heroine of the novel Fifty Shades of Grey is ANA, a college student who meets and falls in love with the wealthy businessman Christian Grey. ANA is a shy and inexperienced young woman who is drawn to Christian's mysterious and alluring personality. As their relationship progresses, ANA discovers more about Christian's troubled past and his need for control. Despite her fears, ANA ultimately finds the strength to stand up for herself and embrace the passionate love that she and Christian share.