nderstanding, Mr. Spring Fragrance never stops loving his wife, even if he doubts her love for him. This shows just how connected they are to withstand doubting each other. Family affects each of the three characters lives differently. For Elinore Stewart, family only adds to the happiness in her life. Her life in enriched by those around her. Without these neighbors she would certainly have had a harder time in Wyoming. Elinore is social person; had she not embraced those around her as her own family, her life would have been considerably less interesting. Her marriage to Mr. Stewart also affects her life positively. He provides security and companionship to her, and completes her immediate family. Elinore’s life was a happy one, and that was because of those around her, not in spite of them. Marie Rogers differs again from Elinore Stewart in her relationship with her family. Marie’s family affected her life in a way that made her want to go out on her own and become independent of them. Growing up, Marie’s family was poor and uneducated. They moved around frequently to try to accommodate her father’s ever changing jobs. Her father often left her mother behind in pursuit of different lines of work. All of this had a profound effect on Marie. When she was old enough, she started teaching, determined to contribute to the family so that she could gain independence. She later moved away in pursuit of an education. Marie was constantly trying to distance herself from her family, and to make her life different. Her need for independence cost her two failed marriages. Marie wanted companionship, but did not understand that a marriage probably could not work without sex. Marie spent her whole life running from others, all in her need for independence. She had a great need to support herself and to help her siblings. Marie distanced herself from her family and anyone else who tried to care for her. ...
