The Accidental Tourist

Is there any element that resembles the traditional woman character

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'm not sure what you mean by traditional woman here.

Sarah is Macon's wife and best friend of over 20 years. They are each others' first loves, having come together when they were teenagers. In many ways, Sarah is the perfect match for Macon, harboring a similar sense of upper-class values and a tolerance for his eccentricities. However, after the death of their son, Sarah loses patience with Macon, desiring a partner who can provide her with the warmth and emotional comfort she desperately seeks. This is what ultimately leads her to ask for a divorce. It is not until she finds out that Macon has entered into a serious relationship with another woman that she comes back to Macon and asks to reconcile. Throughout the book, Sarah represents the known: she is easy for Macon to love and co-exist with, yet at the same time, their partnership seems to lock both characters into a sort of comfort that blocks them from true growth.