Similarities Between Wit And Atonement

“Wit,” by Margaret Edson, and “Atonement,” by Ian McEwan, both consist of happy endings in a deep and meaningful way. The outcome of these novels may not be perfect endings ripped straight out of a Disney Movie; however, they are happy due to the characters being able to undergo “some kind of spiritual reassessment or moral reconciliation, even with the self, even at death” (Weldon). In “Wit,” Vivian’s ability to reevaluate herself and morally accept the decisions she has made throughout her life, creates a positive outcome for the novel.