Innocence

The loss of innocence not only manifests itself within sexual relationships, but also with the awareness of the self. Alva, a mother, has always viewed herself as family oriented and confident, never somebody prone to strong emotional outbursts. She does what is best for her children and her family, especially concerned with keeping William happy. When she is unable to forgive William for his affair and continue her role as the doting wife and mother that she has dreamed of being, Alva realizes that she is losing a piece of her self-image. She is unwilling to completely let go of herself and her hopeful image as a wife and an independent woman, at the same time that William is unwilling to let go of seeing himself as a free man. Alva, however, must reckon with shattering her image of perfection and innocence when she pursues a...