Mrs.A's daughter (Ellen) eloped with a poor guy,and Ellen dies after having a miscarriage. Mrs.A has a deep scar: she feels betrayed by her daughter,and always repeats to herself "if only she had listened to me!"
Then, a girl name Ann (16yrs old) becomes the ward of Mrs.A's handsome but apathetic cousin,Mr. Rutherford. Ann reminds Mrs.A of Ellen--Ann is spirited and strong-headed. Mrs.A feels it her duty to direct Ann down the right path."Ann will die like Ellen if she doesn't obey me!" thinks Mrs.A.
So, when Mr.Rutherford passes Charlote down to Mrs.A's care.Ann is devastated cuz she was in love with Mr.Rutherford (a childish infatuation?)
Mrs.A becomes a bit violent at times.She shatters Ann's self-confidence,and also makes Ann physically weak. Mrs.A feels that if Ann relies on her, mind and body, then Ann wont go the wrong path....
And then 3yrs later,Mr.Rutherford returns,and sees how much Ann has changed. Ann blames him for what she has become.There's romance too~
2006-11-09
21:08:04
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Mr. Rutherford also reads Ann'e diary, and sees how Mrs.A had been abusive. He feels guilty for not having taken more responsibility over Ann, Through his selfishness and apathy, he sees the consequence of his character
2006-11-09
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