Overcoming Awkwardness and Pursuing Happiness

TLDREdna plans to overcome her awkwardness with Robert and pursues happiness despite societal constraints.

Key insights

🔑Edna anticipates excessive joy with Robert but is disappointed when he doesn't visit her.

💔Edna actively plans to be with Robert despite the practical obstacles they face.

🙁Edna realizes that society would shun her if she pursued a relationship with Robert.

👥There are few if any paths for Edna and Robert to become a couple due to societal constraints.

😔As Edna's expectation of joy with Robert dwindles, she becomes hopeless.

Q&A

Why is Edna disappointed with Robert?

Edna is disappointed because Robert doesn't visit her as she anticipates excessive joy with him.

Does Edna still want to be with Robert?

Yes, Edna actively plans to be with Robert despite the practical obstacles they face.

What is one of the obstacles Edna and Robert face?

One of the obstacles is the societal shunning they would experience if they pursued a relationship.

Are there any paths for Edna and Robert to become a couple?

There are few, if any, paths for Edna and Robert to become a couple due to societal constraints.

How does Edna feel as her expectation of joy with Robert dwindles?

Edna becomes hopeless as her expectation of joy with Robert diminishes.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Edna thinks about how to overcome her awkwardness with Roberts.

00:14Edna finds a note from Al saying he is devoted to her.

00:39Robert doesn't come to see Edna as she anticipated.

00:44Edna goes for a drive with Al and has dinner with him.

00:53Edna actively plans to be with Robert despite practical obstacles.

00:56Edna ignores the societal constraints that would shun her and Robert.

01:12Robert doesn't re-enter Edna's life as she hoped.

01:18Edna's expectation of joy with Robert dwindles, and she becomes hopeless.