How does Adrienne's narrative tone evolve over the course of the memoir?

In the early chapters of the memoir, Adrienne's narrative voice is consumed by descriptions of Malabar's appearance, words, desires, and actions. Adrienne renders these childhood days with Malabar with flowery and poetic language, illustrating her deep obsession and loyalty to her mother. However, as Adrienne attempts to create distance between herself and her mother, her tone becomes more distanced from the events she is rendering. Creating distance between herself and her world appears a new defense mechanism, a way for Adrienne to reconcile herself with her past. Over the course of the text, Adrienne's youthful tone gradually merges with her wizened adult perspective.

How does Adrienne's belief that her mother deserves happiness more than anyone else, distort her relationship with her mother?

Adrienne believes that Malabar deserves any chance at happiness because of all she...