Themes

Themes: Loyalty- -Clarissa took care of Richard everyday and also was going to throw him a party for his writing award. -Laura convinced herself to stay with her family and she knew that she had to no matter what she wanted or missed in life.

Envy- -Laura Brown envied Kitty her neighbor, who had everything that Laura wanted including force, brisk, and cheerful disappointment.

Bravery- - Laura is brave for attempting suicide and leaving her family. -Virginia is brave for dealing with the treatment and her illness. Also for actually buying the ticket to London, even though she didn't go buying a ticket to happiness is a start. Finally she is brave for actually committing suicide when she couldn't fight her illness any longer. -Clarissa is brave for taking care of Richard the love of her life since 18, although she loves him, she can't be with him. So being able to take care of someone you love and can't actually be with is very brave.

Fascination with Mortality- -Virginia commits suicide, Laura attempts to commit suicide, her son Richard actually does commit suicide, and Clarissa and Laura have to deal with the aftermath of Richard's death.

