A question for THE BEST?

Question

Ok, there's a lady named Mrs. Sholfield, who is wealthy and proper, but she had a tragic past. Her beloved daughter Evelyn, a rather rebellious girl, fell in love with a penniless Italian and eloped with him. But Evelyn, in the poor condition she was living in, dies from a fever after her miscarriage.

Anyways, years later, the 17 year old Charlotte goes to live under the gaurdianship of Mrs. Sholfield. Charlotte and Evelyn are similar in character.

Is it possible that Mrs. Sholfield should start thinking Charlotte to be her daughter Evelyn--at times going into a violent fit and calling Charlotte "Evelyn"? Would Mrs. Sholfield try to destroy Charlotte's spirit in fear that she'd run away like Evelyn??

This is for a story, give me phsycological details!!

Answer 1

Try to Avoid the Cliche' developed by 'Great Expectations' - The Depression and Separation Anxiety can tend towards the mundane, especially in Older ppl. We have a tendency to be more disgusted than pitiful towards old ppl reacting harshly/badly to cruel psychological events.

The Lack of Control, the Disrespect, and the sense of Betrayal that would be left behind by Evelyn would leave a Dark Scar. Her Psychosis would initially stem from this. The eventual Loss of Evelyn would induce a Sense of Necessity to ensure that future events are completely in her Control. "If Evelyn had obeyed me, she'd still be alive.", "If she'd listened, she wouldn't have died." This would promote a renewed sense of dignity in the idea that, if ppl did things her way, they would be far better off.

Charlotte would be the perfect opportunity to correct the wrong that Evelyn committed. This is Mrs Scholfields chance to redeem herself. If she can Control Charlotte, then she will save her. "Charlotte will die if she doesn't do exactly what Mrs Scholfield says."

Answer 2

Mrs. Sholfield should now try a different attitude since her earlier attempt has failed. She should not only realise but also practise the philosphy that material gains need not be permanent. Hence it is the understanding and adjustment that keeps the bondage. It is better to have a person by your side than wealth and no one to share with

Answer 3

The Mom would have to have a type of dementia. Only starting to show when she gets really agitated. Then when she is calm she would see what she had done and start covering for herself with being extra nice, finally cracking in the end and killing her to keep her close...