Importance of The Undeveloped Role of Film

The role of film Gerald gave to Lulu shortly after the tragedy represents the couple's unfinished resolution and understanding of what happened on that horrible day. The fact that Gerald continues to ask Lulu if she developed it shows his valiant effort to prove where he was and that his intentions were to protect her and to avenge her rape. Lulu's dismissal of Gerald's request represents her unwillingness to address anything related to that day. Despite Gerald's knowledge that Lulu will never do it, he continues to try to put closure on that day, for the good of both of them. Lulu however, is not interested, or does not understand the importance of the role of film, and could not possibly, unless she saw it.