Miss Goering's Childhood House

Miss Goering's childhood home symbolizes social status. Having inherited the home from her mother, Miss Goering lives here as a young woman on her own. She has all of the space, property, and money that she needs. However, because the house is so familiar and so secure, Miss Goering decides to sell it in order to pursue a life of independence. This decision symbolizes Miss Goering's simultaneous desire to cast off all societal expectations in pursuit of her personal desires.

Miss Goering's Island House

Miss Goering's new home on the island symbolizes comfort. After moving to the cottage with Miss Gamelon and Arnold, Miss Goering devotes all of her attention to the care of the house and property. Soon the place is familiar and cozy. Realizing this, Miss Goering becomes desperate to leave the space. She fears that the intense feelings of comfort...