in their world any longer" (221).Miranda will be the first of these three women to be able to enjoy the freedom that comes with the act of separation. Amy's legend lives on, even though she does not. Eva, although aged and separate in her own right, still must live with the burden of knowing that she failed to live up to the myth of the southern belle. Miranda, however, has consciously decided to make this change in her life so that she can find the truth for herself and be able to live the rest of her life with these new ideals....
