Why Does John Leave Her Alone In The House

Throughout the story, Ann’s cultivating conflicts against herself, the environment, and with other characters establish the negative tone and pessimistic outcome. In the beginning, Ann does not believe that it is right for John to leave her “alone” in the house. Despite John’s intentions to keep her safe inside the house, Ann is unable to accept the lack of attention she is receiving. Most importantly, John wants to provide the best life possible to her by saving for a “mortgage-free house” and purchasing “pretty clothes” for her to wear. However, all Ann desires is John’s affection, and John is unaware of how to fully satisfy Ann. Secondly, Ann experiences a series of mental struggles, including being stranded on a farm. She faces difficulties embracing the role as a farmer’s wife, and the rigidity of class structure of her era. John is free to travel anywhere he
As tensions slowly build up internally, she continually questions whether she should be self sacrificing and be grateful of the relationship, which leaves her unable to control her sense of boredom. Even when she attempts to speak out, John’s “steadfastness” “made her complaints weak and trivial”. Ultimately, as she longs for companionship and intimacy, Ann commits herself to Stephen and spends a night in bed with him, despite societal expectations and her own morals suggesting against such actions. The “moment of passion”, coupled by a mesmerizing “handsome” face was enough for Ann to temporarily forgo her propensities of both “reason” and “discretion”. In the end, she gains awareness of her acts of infidelity, but still proves costly, as John discovers them sleeping together and commits suicide instead of having to face the situation. This tragedy may only escalate Ann’s emotions further, driving her into a state of