Lucius is more than just her summer lover he is also the symbol of everything that Charity dreams of for herself. Charity is both attracted to Lucius and envious of him. Lucius HarneyĪ young New York architect who enters Charity’s life one summer and entices with the promise of being everything that her life up to now has not been. Her lover abandons her while pregnant, it is the former guardian who steps in with the offer of marriage. He keeps his distance, hires workers to be in the house with them and assists in her desire for independence even though he is pained by the thought of losing her. One night that drink drives him to press his sexual desire upon her, but demonstrates honest remorse afterward. Lawyer Royall’s feelings toward the young Charity have been paternal and protective until his wife dies, after which his heavy drinking helps tear down the wall securing his growing lust and desire. Ultimately deciding when looked at from another perspective dependence can mean security, she winds up marrying for her former guardian. That rebellion arrives one summer in the form of a stranger who seduces, impregnates, and abandons her. The ward of Lawyer Royall, who attempts to molest her after his wife dies and thus stimulates her desire for independence and rebellion. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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